Heart Murmurs: Heart Sounds You Should Be Worried About

Welcome to "Talking with Docs"! In this episode, we are joined by special guest Dr. Heffernan, a cardiologist with years of experience in his field. We'll be discussing a topic that is of great importance to anyone interested in cardiovascular health: murmurs.
Murmurs are abnormal sounds that can be heard during a heartbeat. While not all murmurs are cause for concern, some can signal a serious underlying condition. Dr. Heffernan will be sharing his expertise and insight on how to identify and diagnose different types of murmurs, as well as discussing the potential causes and treatment options.
Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply interested in learning more about cardiovascular health, this episode is not to be missed. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of murmurs with Dr. Heffernan on "Talking with Docs".
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[@vickithress]

I had a dislocated shoulder and the ER dr told me I had a heart murmur. After further testing, I discovered I was born with a bicuspid valve. I was diagnosed with aortic stenosis and an ascending aneurysm at the root of my aorta. I had open heart surgery for a replacement valve and aneurysm. Unfortunately, my electrical system was cut during the surgery, and I have 3rd degree heart block. Thus, I now have a pacemaker. However, the ER dr probably saved my life. I had no symptoms of any kind. I have never smoked. My surgeon said I probably would not have lived 6 months if it had not been found. Thankful to be alive 3 years later. My older brother died from a ruptured aorta at age 62.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow. That’s a lot. So glad you are ok

[@asjsingh]

I would like this 1000 times if I could. You all explain this so comprehensively and in a digestible way.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Awesome!!!!

[@brucemaher7621]

Well done Doctors...talked about diet for about 15 seconds....I have been Carnivore for three years now and got my heart murmurs under control...just stopped eating processed foods and sugar...and seed oils

[@kymlawrencemonroe5244]

Thank you keep us updated with necessary!

[@WildNaturebyElizabeth]

Thank you so much for doing this! It can help so many…my husband was feeling very tired in November and we went to the doctor for a checkup. It turned out that he had a bicuspid valve that was almost fully blocked, and the doctors gave him 6 months to live without open heart surgery (his valve was too large for the TVAR). He had open heart surgery in January and is now recovering. Without that doctor visit, he would be dead in a matter of months. He was asymptomatic, besides being totally exhausted. He is only 60. Hopefully your video will alert someone to just get checked. It can save their life. ❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes regular doctor visits can identify things like this. So glad your husband is ok. All the best

[@WildNaturebyElizabeth]

@@TalkingWithDocs Oh God, me too! We feel blessed! Thank you again! ❤

[@jegreen4227]

Very informational!! Thanks for taking the time to make it! Really appreciate the guest cardiologist, you all make a great team!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks JE!

[@RH-jd3ft]

Well done! As a retired OR nurse in the US,this was informative and explained very well! Keep the videos coming,thanks.

[@wclogger1]

As usual you guys have hit it out if the park. As a Canadian couple in our seventies, one with a bicuspid valve and stenosis this is one of the most informative talks you have done. You are our go to guys, keep up the absolute great work

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s great to hear Bob. Glad we can help in any small way. All the best

[@pamagujar183]

Thanks, guys. Appreciating you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you Pam!

[@sandybrown4764]

That was very interesting, very educational. I liked the straightforward approach--mechanical problem, mechanical solution. It was good coverage of many variations of murmurs. Great job!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Sandy!

[@Hans_P]

You guys are awesome! Thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome Hans

[@riverbender9898]

Simply excellent information as always. Highly appreciated!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much

[@mandy7131]

Thank U so much for making this video

[@GreggBB]

Wonderful video and so much information. Have had a murmur for a while now---late 50's. Was told it's not an issue. Having an echocardiogram at the end of May---I now have lots of questions to ask cardiologist from the information in this video!!

[@TheJwjenks]

Great info well explained. Thank you all…once again! ♥️♥️

[@brianhickey5949]

The most informative medical information and so enjoyable to listen to and learn. You do a great service for us folks. Thank you very much! My wife has a "murmur" and now she can learn whether she has a stenotic situation or regurgitation. She has had it since birth and I am so pleased that Dr. Heffernan spoke to that situation. My wife's next visit with her cardiologist will be more educational :)

[@davidcox2499]

You keep coming up with really good answers to very important medical issues. Kudos.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks David. We feel we can continue to just cover the most common issues by getting experts to share their knowledge rather than someone practicing pseudo medicine sharing their opinion

[@pjk1714]

Very informative

[@bobcalder724]

Always great information and very well presented!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Bob!

[@Halo11785]

These are great videos. Thank you for the information.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So welcome Teresa

[@ozzielinkin]

Great info and very timely for me . Thx.

[@cherylsmith2345]

Dr. Heffernan rocks and is great part of the “Talking with Doc’s” Gang … yet another super informative video. Thank you !!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome Cheryl

[@smc130]

I would love to get a second opinion from Dr. Heffernan. I was just diagnosed with Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia and am being scheduled for a cardiac catherization soon. Calcium deposits are lined up along the heart septum and are polka dots on my heart valves. Well, I have lupus so what the heck. We shall see but I refuse to worry.

[@g.jelli...]

Wow! Excellent video! Much appreciated!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@miketrebert7788]

Thanks so much for this one Docs. I always watch your videos even when the issue discussed doesn't affect me.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for that Mike

[@Joy21090]

Thank you, you three Wonderful Doctors! Very helpful!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you Esther

[@crhp13tblock52]

I was just told last week by my new GP that he heard a murmur. I've never been told that as adult, only as a child, 60+ years ago. I just turned 70 and started on a Medicare Advantage plan, so I'm waiting to hear back from him on what happens next. This video was perfect timing for educating me, at least on aortic stenosis related murmurs.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Best of luck.

[@3cardmonty602]

December of 2021 - I was experiencing blurry vision in one eye only late at night. On a hunch, I took my blood pressure - it was 90/40. Went to my GP to verify on their BP Machine - same thing. Went to a Cardiologist and he dismissed that my low BP was due to losing 150lbs.(Low Carb). I knew I had to get a 2nd opinion. Went to 2nd Cardiologist - she found a heart murmur. After an echocardiogram and a Catheterization we found I had a regurgitating aortic valve that also had a 4-5mm hole in it. I needed open heart surgery to replace it. Back in April 2022 I had my open heart surgery to replace my valve. I also needed part of my left atrium clipped off to prevent AFIB. Months later I’m walking, driving, biking, and lifting 10lb dumbbells. Heart Surgeon left the pacer wires In my heart because he said: “That’s how Neil Armstrong died - when they pulled out the pacer wires he bled to death.”

[@keithbronson9777]

🤣🤣

[@1mourningdove54]

Wow-glad they caught that and that you are doing better now!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing

[@youthrevisitedagain]

I ❤ this one. Very important information given in a very understandable way. (My best friend used to call me murmur so this one pulled on my heartstrings a bit.) Thanks to all 3 of you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome!!

[@christydoerr6618]

I just found out I have a heart murmur so this was very informative, thank you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome Christy

[@DC632A]

Me too ❤

[@xannelichili8581]

Me too

[@monicaoleksy]

Wow. Thanks for the explanations.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Monica

[@Kathy61954]

wow - perfect timing for me to see this video - I'm seeing a cardiologist next week to get clearance for surgery cuz of a slight murmur. Now I'm going in with alittle more knowledge and a bigger comfort level !

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Now you know! Good luck at surgery

[@marmeone]

Had a murmur diagnosis at age 12. Luckily, the doctor said it was a functional murmur. No problems with my heart ever!❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Beauty Marlene!

[@francesglasgow3931]

I was told I have a slight mummer in my heart, I had a tripple bypass 4 years now.and they gave me ECG.last year.but the doc at the hospital said I can live with the mummer. ❤❤

[@DonovanZS2DL]

Thanks for a most interesting episode again

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome Port!

[@ZDD760]

Thank you for explanation

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are very welcome

[@owlhousenerd5425]

I’ve always been fascinated by the heart ever since I was a toddler, great informative video.

[@Jane-lp8so]

Very informative, great video, never to old to learn so,etching new…Tks guys…

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome Jane.

[@patriciabaker3334]

Helpful information. I have a bicuspid valve and an ascending aortic aneurysm which currently measures 4.9cm. I get MRA scans every 6 months now. Initially I had an echocardiogram and MRI with contrast. They are watching and measuring the size of the aneurysm. I was told eventually I would need open heart surgery because the vessel will weaken and expand. Apparently there is a size of the aneurysm that they wait for it to reach, but not burst, to surgically repair. The surgery would be to replace bicuspid valve and fix the aneurysm. I was in my late 50’s when this was discovered and now I am 63. I live a healthy life style and exercise daily so I am hoping it will be a long time before I would need surgery. Thanks for your informative videos.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome. Best of luck going forward

[@1mourningdove54]

Thanks to all three of you for teaching us more about our hearts! I hope you may do a segment on P.A.C.'s someday. I have AFib, and now my cardiologists think I may be having these too-waiting for my next visit.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ok consider it added to the list

[@elizabethsmith3416]

Oh I loved this ❤️ I've had a murmur arrhythmia etc all my life & a few small ischemic attacks. Still kicking lol. I'm going for an Echo soon. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Elizabeth!

[@katherinedutchak8418]

Thanks for this particular video. My cousin (75yrs) leaving in Thunder Bay is having heart surgery next week (26Apr) for her (2nd) aortic valve replacement at. Hamilton General Hospital. The procedure is through the groin this time. It’s very informative. 👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome. We both spend some time at HGH. Best of luck to your cousin

[@co9familyvtrt.v605]

I went to my obgyn for my annual checkup, and she said I have a heart murmur and recommended me to a cardiologist just to make sure everything is ok. I love my obgyn doctor she is very concerned to her patients. But maybe that's the reason why I do have shortness of breath sometimes, and I felt like someone poked my heart, and it hurts whenever i have that episode. I'm still waiting for my appointment, though. Thanks, doctors, for this video

[@THEDRIPPIESTTRIO237]

Are u ok??

[@RJones-tn5vg]

My gynecologist also found my heart murmur. I have an echocardiogram scheduled.

[@wildflower7321]

Same!!

[@wildflower7321]

What were your guy's outcomes?

[@RJones-tn5vg]

​@@wildflower7321my echocardiogram isn't until another 4 weeks. I don't know yet what's going on.

[@donnathomas2183]

Love these 2..

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Donna!!

[@4evaavfc]

Good explanations. My murmer was picked up at age 16 at a naval entrance medical. At age 53 the ailing bicuspid aorta was replaced with a mechanical valve. They did a X4 artery graft at the same time. I had no symptoms and enjoyed walking up mountains. Be careful.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow glad you are ok

[@katechurcher4830]

You three are awesome. 😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Kate

[@barbhelle5481]

Thank you Doc's.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are welcome Barb

[@toryberch]

Hi Dr Z Dr E & Dr H 🙋😁 Thank you for this very important heart video ❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome Tory

[@Infj6569]

Thanks for this interesting informative video on murmurs! Although i still have questions especially on regurgitation which for lack of time was not fully explained, I’m feeling more confident in understanding these heart valve situations!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear it

[@deyongutube]

Great info thanks doctors always ;))

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome Louis

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

I was WAITING for the acknowledgement of Ross! 👏 😂 U guys are hands down, my favorite murmur..ers!! ♥!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Patti

[@janicevillandre9577]

Thank you, I found out I have a mur mur 3 yrs ago, told me not to worry….?….I love your videos, blessings to all

[@michaelnancyamsden7410]

Good show.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks!

[@oceantide8084]

Super interesting!!!!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you thought so

[@jameswhitfield1991]

Really great u guys are the the best

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks James. We are trying

[@vickiepatterson1748]

Excellent video! 👍 This is so much great information that we need to know and it explains so much! I was told I had a heart murmur when I was in my 30's and even had an echocardiogram done during a hospital stay when having surgery (for an unrelated issue). Nothing showed up during closer review and no one has ever mentioned a heart murmur again. From everything you just told us, I don't think there's anything to be concerned about. My current doctor checks my vitals closely and I used to see a cardiologist who also didn't mention a murmur. The only reason I was seeing a cardiologist is because my regular doctor wanted to take me off my second blood pressure medicine and wanted a better choice than what I was on because of side effects. In the end, I was never put back on a second medication and my blood pressure has been fine with one. So I no longer see the cardiologist. It just seems strange that one doctor heard a murmur at that time in my life. Nothing was ever mentioned before or since. In fact, I hadn't really thought about it until you talked about it in this video. So I'm going to take it as being fine and have nothing to worry about! 😉 Thanks for sharing another great video!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Now you know Vickie

[@danidavis3716]

I was told back as a teenager I have a slight murmur. A week after my 20th birthday I had my first child. I don’t remember why but immediately after the delivery I had an echo done before I even left the delivery room. Over the past 29 years every once in awhile someone will say something about. Earlier this year, one of my physicians did say it’s more noticeable!! As of now, nobody seems concerned.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Well that's good news

[@smc130]

Dani, I would mention this to doctors at routine checkups. An echo in the delivery room concerns this retired after 25+ years in L&D. We did 400 deliveries a month and no one to my knowledge ever had an echo immediately or soon after delivery. Never forget about it because something is possibly lurking in the background. Any cardiac symptoms need to be evaluated right away, please.

[@TheGosgnach]

This is very interesting to hear about this word “murmur” it’s something new about the heart… thanks docs and Dr. Hefferson…

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Alida

[@soniathurn895]

Nice guys. I love them.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Why thank you!

[@TheNewsJenorator]

I have a heart for this doctor. Thanks for having them on your show. My brother died at 16 years old from a heart murmur because he developed pneumonia and my mom had elected not to get surgery a couple years prior to that because it used to be a 50-50 risk. Nowadays it seems pretty phenomenal what they can do. You guys all have a heart and it shows in your videos♥️♥️♥️💃💃💃🙏🏼

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So sorry to hear about your brother Jennifer. That is very sad. Thanks for your kind words

[@donnamariebrown2478]

Excellent video my fav guys in blue!!! Lots of good info. My youngest son had a murmur when he was born, an they told me he'd outgrow it, and he did,❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Donna. Glad to hear it.

[@floydlangford992]

On one of your shows could you talk about a right bundle block of the heart. I was born with this and now nearly 80 years old have had no problems. Enjoy all your great information presented on Talking With Docs. Thank you....

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It is on the list Floyd

[@risquecat]

Story time: For many many months I was complaining to my primary doctor that I can feel my heart "skip a beat". We did blood test , MRI , Cat scan and other test and came out "normal". I was insisting that something wasn't right. This "skip a beat " feeling comes and goes. One day, I had an appointment with my diabetic Doctor and while I was waiting , I started to feel this abnormal beat. So when she came in , I told her that before we discuss anything , I need you to listen to my heart for at least a minute. She did hear what I was feeling. This got the ball rolling. Did a Nuclear Stress test and sure enough , had a procedure done the next week. Found out that I have a 95% blockage. The doctor send a picture of before and after. Wish I can show it to you guys so you can see it. 2 months later , I started to feel the "skip a beat" again. And now I'm telling my doctors and they say " we just fixed it". And here we go again ... If your body is telling you something , listen to it. Keep insisting that something ain't right even if your doctors tells you " your fine".

[@sabinebevers2017]

Skipped beats. Either pac’s or pvc’s are very common. Actually everyone has them. Most people don’t feel them but some people do. Some people even get 30.000 of them per day. Was there something else going on with your heart?

[@risquecat]

@sabinebevers2017 they found another blockage and will get another procedure next week.

[@francesglasgow3931]

I never got my last check up after my op as it was covid close down.i don't take any medication except aspirin, as all med made me ill, I am 79yrears young.❤❤

[@kubotajordan9502]

This was a really great informative video! Y'all shucked it down to the Cob on this one . Guess Eliquis thins your blood to much that's what I'am on because of a PE I had. Would be interesting to have a video on what chemo does to your body & organs we probably don't want to know for us that's had it. Thank y'all so much for your videos you all are helping us to understand all of our issues .

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Chemo is a great topic. Need to find a funny oncologist

[@TimelessjewelbyDebra]

Greetings from Naperville Illinois

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Right back at ya!

[@HobbyOrganist]

I had a mitral valve murmur most all my life, doctor told me when I was about 22 or so when he told me about it, that I only needed to get antibiotics for dental work, that was it, but now 2 years ago at 61 I had pneumonia I thought was bad bronchitis and went to the doctor, she was more concerned that I had tachycardia 156bpm, I had no idea and no symptoms at all. As she started treating the pneumonia that was in one lower lobe, with antibiotics by IV 3 days consecutively outpatient, I STILL had the 156bpm so she tried some tiny pill to bring that down and 5 minutes after I asked how long it took for the pill to work, my bp and heart rate plummeted and I felt sick so I called for the nurse, and they rushed me down the hall to the ER where they put IV's in both arms and then said they were transferring me to another hospital! I didnt want to go, with multiple large dogs at home and my computer and lights all on, I was expecting to return after that 3rd antibiotic IV, the ER guy said they thought I might have a blood clot in the heart causing the tachycardia. One thing led to another I was able to find someone that sunday night to go take care of my dogs 2x a day and left my door key with the ER people. At the other hospital 40 miles away, I had a cardioversion done with propofol putting me out for it, and they put me on medications, but I stayed for the pneumonia and respiratory therapy a few days. They said I had a mitral valve regurgitation which was fairly bad. Later I told the cardiologist that I wanted to put surgery on the table for discussion for a permanent FIX, that I don't want to deal with this with a bandaid using medications, and while I'm on health insurance at work and working its better to get it done sooner than later. So I went in for mitral valve surgery in Des Moines, and the surgeon said he could do a Cox Maiz procedure to correct the tachycardia at the same time. The angiogram showed everything else was fine, no blockages but some dilation. I woke up in recovery and the nurse said the pacemaker box on my left was the only thing keeping me alive, that I had to go back in the next morning to get a pacemaker put in, the COX procedure didn't work for some reason (That wasnt explained to me why) So I had a pacemaker put in and was discharged a few days later, the surgery was easy enough, hardly any pain at all, I didnt even touch the oxycodone at all, and recovered at home for 6 weeks and some phys therapy during part of it. It would appear to me, the mitrla valve leak caused a cascade- the dilation, and then the tachycardia coming from the change caused by the dilation, so I would say to anyone who has a valve leak- get it FIXED sooner than later, because it will ONLY get worse over time! The surgery was real easy, I was sore and it hurt to turn over in bed, etc, but I didnt have continuous PAIN, I did feel after 6 days in the hospital that I was dragging a concrete block behind me as I walked, its amazing how you lose muscle tone in 6 days, just a walk to the mailbox 100 feet was a chore, but it all resolved with phys therapy on the treadmill 3x a week and doing some of the other excersizes lifting small dumbbell weights. The surgical scare is practically GONE, they did go in thru the chest open heart not the robotic small incision type. What I always thought was that they put you on the heart-lung machine by going thru a big leg vein or something, but I learned NOPE! they actually connect tubes directly to the heart with a couple of small incisions, and then stop it for the surgery! I had a chest drain and 2 temp pacemaker wires, they removed those before I went home, the tube was as large as my finger diameter and the nurse said when she pulled it out it shouldnt hurt but will feel strange, I braced for it, it sure did feel strange, like a zipper but didnt hurt, same for the pacemaker leads. I had a nice private room because of the pandemic, great nurses and all.

[@3cardmonty602]

My story is similar, but with the Aortic Valve, and Bradycardia & Tachycardia, along with very low BP. I’ll post above.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you for sharing your story and so glad you are ok!

[@andrewelliot5516]

I had aortic stenosis due to a bicuspid valve - I had a murmur diagnosed in my 30's. The stenosis developed into an Aortic aneurism at 52. I had a Ross procedure done by a fantastic surgeon, Richard Whitlock, and have had a full recovery, no blood thinners and no side effects. Cardiac surgery and care have come such a long way and I am grateful.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s awesome. We believe Richard was a few years behind us in our training in Hamilton

[@9Krow]

You likely had a Bentall's procedure, not a Ross

[@marciaborg77]

Thanks Dr. H for this explaining about this with the heart. What about abnormal heart rates or beats if you didn't share it with the Dr's.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes we are going to discuss heart rates in a future video

[@rogerlewis1295]

I think I’ve had a heart murmur most of my life. But played sports throughout all my years, including more than 40 years of competitive handball. For the past 10+ years I’ve been a long-distance runner, hiker, biker and backpacker. I will be 76, this year and throughout all my annual physicals, I’ve never been referred to a cardiologist. My resting heart rate runs in the low 40’s, with equally low blood pressure. I am very active compared to any other person in my family or friends circle. Enjoyed the information but don’t think I have concerns.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice work Roger

[@virginiaswartz6292]

Had the TAVR 3yrs ago. Was asymptomatic, but opening was.7. Had surgery on Fri am, went home on Sunday am.... felt like a million dollars.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s amazing. Thanks for sharing Virginia

[@matthewgraham2546]

When I see CNN reporter the beautiful Kyung Lah my heart makes a noise.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Oh man

[@francesglasgow3931]

Thank you all for all your amazing support, and you are all valued very much. But I do pray I never need to have an other big op.till my time on the earth is up.i am very grateful for all you amazing Doctors. But I am living a good live now.Amen❤❤❤

[@2pugman]

Great topic. I just received my 2nd Pacemaker last week.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear it

[@elainejohnson7153]

Thank you for this information. I am taking my almost 94 year old mother to a Cardiologist to see if she is a good candidate for repairing her moderate to severe aortic stenosis. Her regular Cardiologist seems to think she is. It is good to have a little knowledge before I go to the appointment with her in 2 weeks.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Now you’re prepared. Best of luck

[@NM-zi2zv]

Hi Doctors! I'd like to know if my exercise chest strap HRM would interfere with a Holter monitor? Thanks.

[@TheOverproof151]

Wow….. thanks….. that answered a lot of questions. Big Fan of your channel!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much. Trying to keep our awesome viewers informed

[@ClareHarrison-qi3bw]

Thanks, Docs. Yes, thanks a lot - for giving me an easy one after a day's work! Will have to watch again and take notes this time, or have a lie down. Anyway - got to go to work! See you later....

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s awesome Clare

[@MynewTennesseeHome]

At 20 I went to new Dr. for a physical and was told I had a murmur. I had never been told that growing up so they thought it could be new and off for testing I went. This was back in 1978, Come to find out I had a bicuspid aortic valve...fast forward 38 yrs later I was given the option of either a tissue or mechanical valve. Being a very active person prone to injuries I opted for tissue. 4 yrs-8mos later it failed and because of the valve used it was a second open heart😣. Now at 65 it's been 2+yrs, I hope this one lasts longer...I'm still very active and I have to say the recovery from the 2nd open heart was substantially easier... I was deer hunting 4 weeks later. I was told the next time they should be able to do a TAVR. I appreciate the TAVR explanation, I wasn't clear how that worked. Thanks.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome

[@dishmurphy6539]

My 85yr old mother has a heart murmur and has had tachycardia. She’s wearing a heart monitor now. Nuclear stress test is in May & echo in June. We’re quite worried. At least she’s already on warfarin so if that’s required it’s a no brained for her. Why is TAVR a 70+ option only? Seems less risky regardless of age. This was timely & informative and I thank you. It’s saved so I can rewatch when we see results. Thanks ✌️💙

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It is becoming increasingly common in much younger people even to 55

[@barbaraebner5889]

Dr. Heffernan 👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yup

[@dalehunt1383]

Born with a bicuspid aortic valve but never diagnosed until a "new" doctor said I had a murmur at age 42. Played basketball in high-school but never mentioned at yearly physical. Was getting back on shape later in life and couldn't keep up with peers mountain biking and road riding. Breathing excessively at high exertion. Was told I'd need aortic valve replaced in approx. 8-10 yrs due to bicuspid aortic valve. 8 yrs later, I'd had enough. Stenosis and regurgitating valve had to go due to calcification and so on. Researched mechanical versus biological (25 cm bovine) valve and even thought I'll have to get it replaced some day (10 yrs into it) it outweighed the use of bloodthinners. So far, so good other that my aorta has increased in size, pushing the envelope. A side effect of bicuspid valve issue. My questions are: What is the limit on an aorta 5.5 cm? I'm a big guy. If aorta needs replaced does the valve get replaced whether or not it needs to be since you're opened up anyway? I hear that is the only way they can repair aorta. If aorta does make the grade when valve needs replaced is the TVAR the way to go? Less invasive, but is it as good as another bovine? I know I'll get the generic answer, "see your doc"....which I have and trust, but it's good to hear some others with experience. Video was very good information just 10 years late from me, 😊 but I have no regrets the way I've gone. ❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry by to hear this. Hang in there. We have a vascular surgeon coming as a guest in the next couple of weeks to talk about AAAs.

[@lindamaurice9923]

I take magnesium g for my arrhythmias and leg cramps, and it has almost eliminated both. I had a cardiac ablation about 12 years ago for atrial flutter but still had frequent PVCs afterwards. Then i saw a show with Dr. Gupta and started taking magnesium. It has really helped.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear it. Thanks for sharing.

[@GATORADDAM]

Again, love the education, hate the eb gb's. But can't help but watch.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome

[@lindathompson4770]

Enjoying all of your videos!! Cardiac Question: Do you have a video on LBBB, where to see it on ECG, if a borderline ECG is an indicator prior to the block and if it's seen in the same place or if other markers? Thanks!

[@smc130]

Left lower bundle branch?

[@lindathompson4770]

@@smc130 Yes, from what I understand, that's the area effected.

[@unknownproject1717]

What about regurgitation?

[@kongkongpulido]

Whats up Dr. Can i ask about mild Tricuspid regurgitation do u have any advice in this cause my 2D echo doppler has found out this type of disease what should i do?

[@user-cf7ez9qs7s]

what do you Doctors know About saphenous nerve damage during tkr.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Doug. It is uncommon but can happen.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Very useful information. Especially because family member can benefit from it. Thanks again, Docs. We, here at home, "HEART" you guys.. lol

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s the goal Kiss Kiss!

[@jamesparlane9289]

It is amazing what the surgeon can do with cable ties.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sure is

[@kymw7833]

Thanks doc,s you people are amazing I don't know how you keep all this information in your heads ,but I'm glad God made some humans a little smarter the rest of us a big thank you for your service to the community ,and even serious topics you can keep it light hearted ,who ever said Surgeons have no bedside manner ,I'd be very happy to have you do my Knee replacement I'm up for later this year . Cheers Kym Adelaide

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you so much Kym

[@ClareHarrison-qi3bw]

Yes, Kim, I said a similar thing. How do they remember so many facts, but thank goodness they and those of their profession do. A little depressing actually - I feel a tad inadequate after watching them! Just about remember my password for ebay....

[@kymw7833]

@@ClareHarrison-qi3bw Yeh Clare we don't need to feel inadacate my dad always said to me we can't all be brilliant someone needs to dig ditches !!!! Cheers Kym Adelaide

[@ClareHarrison-qi3bw]

@@kymw7833 Ha, ha. I did laugh. But I don't think I could dig a ditch - all my strength is waist downwards! Dr Zalzal would know, due to his love of engineering, and Dr Weening's hyper energy would mean he just jumped in and mud was flying out in all directions. So now I'm even more depressed. Thanks for that.

[@kymw7833]

@@ClareHarrison-qi3bw ok I tried keep smiling Clare

[@bettyboopers8749]

I’ve been told I had a heart murmur as a child and later in my 30’s by my past cardiologist. But now my new primary care doctor says I don’t have one, yet I feel my heart skip beats and it scares me.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So it is something you hear so you may not have one. Skipping a beat is different and quite common. If concerned share this with your doctor for possible future testing. Best of luck

[@nancyd7441]

Not all doctors are able to hear an existing murmur. Some of mine do, others don't.

[@stephenwalton8507]

Yeah. I had the aortic valve stenosis, caused my stroke. They had to do the whole megilla on me though because they found two, count 'em two other issues with my heart when they did the echo after putting me under. My ejection fraction when they brought me in wss 15%, after surgery it wad 55%. Worked good.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow Stephen. Glad you are ok

[@stephenwalton8507]

@@TalkingWithDocs thank you, great team at Foothills. I wantef to give you a heads up about a vid you guys did 4 years ago about flavinoids for relieving hemorrhoids. I decided to try it, bought a box, took one dose, and then rememdered my cardiologist's admonition to check into possible drug interactions if I was going to try any over the counter remedies or supplements, especially with apixiban. I called my pharmacist and he looked into it and recommended against it because of the chance of increased bleeding. Damn. I had opened the box, no refund possible.

[@Melissa-JC]

I’ve had a heart murmur since I was 16 (that’s the first I found out). Some doctors here it now and some don’t. I’m 50 now.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hope it’s ok

[@edadams4631]

Well explained

[@lindagibson2016]

Enjoyed this topic, but can you talk about left bundle branch blockage and low ejection fraction.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We have added it to the list Linda

[@lindagibson2016]

Thank you ¡

[@paulpoppenfuse7071]

Love ❤️

[@michellebutler9745]

I was diagnosed in 2001 with a murmur while pregnant with my twins and recently went to urgent care for a severe ear infection and Dr listened to my heart 3 times and said I should have my murmur checked out...she said it wasn't extremely concerning but I should have it looked at soon...so now I'm very worried

[@RJones-tn5vg]

Any updates? How are you doing now? I have an echocardiogram next month and I'm curious what to expect.

[@BlueJ502]

I was born with a heart defect i have pulmonary stenosis is this the same concept? Also could yall cover the pulmonary valve?

[@smc130]

I feel better about myself after watching this. A little aortic regurgitation at age 74 isn’t that bad actually. I’m coping well.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Not bad at all

[@roseannsullivan1871]

Thank you Docs, I am dealing with A FIB and on Eliquis at age 77., non smoker, not obese, daily exercise moderately, , diagnosed 3 months ago because of fatigue and irregular heartbeats. My Cardiologist is recommending a procedure angiography and possibly putting in a stent if necessary. I have had monitoring of my heartrate for 7 days, occasional irregular heart rate found,, a Nuclear Echo (no blockage found) and an EKG I think was ok. Would ablation be something that might help at my age? Also would a CAT scan be helpful., would that show any blocking in my arteries? Naturally at my age any heart procedures are concerning. I will continue with my cardiologist. I watch your videos all the time, thanks so much.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi roseann. Sorry you are dealing with this. A lot will depend on what the diagnostic testing finds. The angiogram will show the vessels. CT would not add much. Wishing you the best of luck