Mitral valve prolapse

[Welshbird123]

I found out that I had mitral valve prolapse just before a minor operation back in 2016, for years I had palpitations and SVT which I had an ablation last September 2023. I have had my valve checked every year and it seems moderate. I have been experiencing breathlessness,pressure in chest and lightheaded,my blood pressure drops very low . I feel this is affecting my independent every day life and am not sure if it’s my valve or the SVT operation I had in 2023 for my SVT. I do not go to my GP unless I really need to and will see him in one week. I am 77,very active and independent. Joining this site gives me reassurance that I am not alone.

[SlothOnSpeed]

Hi Welshbird134, I just saw your post. Did you get any feedback from your GP?

Kind regards

Ellie

[Welshbird123 in reply to SlothOnSpeed]

Hi! The GP referred me to the hospital and I was given a 24 hour monitor which is no use at all because it does not pick up my low blood pressure and the high blood pressure I get when I,m asleep. I get good days and bad days and my mitral valve is checked every year but it doesn’t explain why I,m getting the other symptoms. Greater London is a very bad place to live because our hospital is overwhelmed and due to this we don,t get the care we need because not enough doctors and nurses are available to cope with the volume of people now. I am due a telephone appointment in a month and hopefully another scan on my mitral valve. Sorry I was late answering you.

[BorderCollie2024]

You're not alone! I've found this site very helpful and reassuring. I'm 4 weeks post op, and I think I'm doing quite well. But I do feel a bit trapped at home, a bit bored and fed up , usually I am very active, walking my dog . It all takes a bit of getting used to. I hope you get on OK with your GP, don't very frightened to ask lots of questions. Let us know how you get on