What are the symptoms of mitral valve regurgitation?

Dr. Glenn Barnhart explains the symptoms of mitral valve regurgitation such as becoming short of breath. There are five structures of the mitral valve: annulus, leaflet tissue, chordae tendineae, papillary muscles, and left ventricle. All of these are taken into consideration when the mitral valve is leaking and not working right. There are four degrees of mitral valve regurgitation: mild, moderate, moderately severe, and severe. For more information about heart surgery at Swedish, please visit www.swedish.org...

[@hipat601]

I went through elementary, middle, and high school with Glenn, so impressed he became a doctor.

[@joanasanchez6764]

Oh wow really? We’re they a A grade student ?

[@hipat601]

Yes, of course he was.

[@uuzoo]

I am 58 and the only male in my family to have MVP. I was diagnosed in 2005 with an echocardiogram. My symptoms are mild. Anxiety and panic attacks are common. They suck. I work out regularly. I don't drink or smoke. Heart palpitations are also common. Sometimes increases heart rate. Especially when I worry about something. But the anxiety attacks are the worst.

[@Mrcheekymonkeyisback]

If it starts to concern you and you have symptoms. Such as Frequent stabbing pain in the chest. The Symptoms go on. GET yourself checked to be safe

[@lolgeselle]

Hi! I’m 28, turning 29 next year. I’m a newly diagnosed Mitral Valve Regurgitation patient (mild-moderate) with SVT (supraventricular tachycardia) doing research. Hoping to see what my future holds for me. Thank you for this video! If anyone has resources please let me know. 🥰

[@myINSTAGRAMinmyBIO]

Are you okey

[@dennislurvey3235]

sometimes they heal on their own. your doctors will make money on you, but they won't help you until it threatens your life.

[@linkpad6270]

Did they say what might be causing the regurgitation? I had similar with my Tricuspid valve that they luckily repaired 9 years ago with an annuloplasty ring (it was severe) which is a lot safer and better than replacement. My advice is keep getting Echo's every year.

[@MaicaLee-jj8gm]

I was diagnosed with mitral and pulmonary valve regurgiration mild-moderte. Yes I'm hvng chest pain and shortness of breath but no one can explain it clearly to me

[@babitabaishya274]

​@@MaicaLee-jj8gmr you okay now

[@JamesK1963]

I was diagnosed with severe regurgitation. Other than a heart murmur, I never had any symptoms. In fact, I was working out on a daily basis. I felt like I was in great shape. They surgically repaired my valve. I suppose it was a good thing, but I felt great going into the operation, and I still feel great now. Doctors say I no longer have a murmur and I have no evidence of any regurgitation either.

[@bannertraveller5879]

thank you for sharing can I ask a few things how old were you when the did it and did they due a micro cut or full on cutting of breastbone. I'm 54 and was told I may need surgery. Had no idea I had regurgitation until I went to doctors for covid symptoms and they found the murmur

[@JamesK1963]

@@bannertraveller5879 they did a micro cut on the right side. They didn’t do the full open heart procedure and split my rib cage open. However, they still split 2 ribs with this procedure. It’a definitely better than full open heart surgery, but it’s still a major invasive operation. Definitely not a walk in the park… I was 58 years old. I had mitral valve prolapse all my life. I was diagnosed with it when I was in my 20s. However, it didn’t become severe until I was in my late 50s.

[@bannertraveller5879]

@@JamesK1963 Great to hear the no splitting of sternum . Hopefully that is less and less of the procedures. When it was severe was it causing you to be short of breath or how bad were your symtoms?

[@JamesK1963]

@@bannertraveller5879 I had no symptoms at all. I went in for a routine check, which I have been doing for years, and this time the test revealed I had severe regurgitation. They also said I might not have symptoms now, but it's just a matter of time before I do. They also said if I don't have the operation, things could go downhill very quickly for me.

[@bannertraveller5879]

@@JamesK1963 congrats on your new lease on life. Enjoy every minute. Thanks for your story

[@mdsameeyurrahaman5715]

Sir ,my test result of eco of hearth is mild tr then what treatment can done

[@monique27ification]

yes you would have to see your cardiologist on a regular basis because they need to see how the condition is developing. I have mitral valve reguritation and tricuspid reguritation.

[@mypersonal1575]

@Erica Lofton How are you now?

[@dennislurvey3235]

don't let them use you to make money. if the meds or tests don't make you better, just say no. it may heal on it's own. mine did.

[@ravit7084]

​@@dennislurvey3235really?

[@jerrydumanig3202]

How it heal? What did you do?​@@dennislurvey3235

[@dennislurvey3235]

so patients aren't suffering enough with mild regurgitation? I have had that and doctors will even lie about what is causing your symptoms to keep from looking bad and not treating you. I had 3 cardiologists and none of them said, yes it's your mitral valve that is ruining your life, and we are not going to do anything about it. And we are going to blame it on your kidneys, your liver, sleep apnea, and whatever so you won't keep asking for our help. In the mean time they 'monetize you' by giving you pills, tests, scans, implants, and nights in the hospital to increase their profit on you. I experienced it for 3 years, and after loosing weight, exercise, eating right, and refusing their over the top treatments, my symptoms are still ruining my life. shortness of breath keeps me from enjoying life.

[@dimpulbaruah5979]

How are you now bro

[@dennislurvey3235]

@@dimpulbaruah5979 I have to take water pills which makes me dehydrated if I'm not very careful, I have shortness of breath but it's less these days, and if I move too fast it makes me dizzy. Other that that I am completely, almost perfectly, healthy. It's still criminal to know a person is suffering, be able to stop it, but blame the symptoms on sleep apnea or the flu. It's so kind of you to ask, thank you!

[@Skillxt2]

^

[@dennislurvey3235]

@@dimpulbaruah5979 My mitral valve symptoms were pulmonary edema mostly, the valve filling my lungs with fluid from the backflow of the valve, shortness of breath till I nearly could not breath at all and went to the emergency room. They got a gallon of fluid, edema, out of my lungs in the four days I was there. I take diuretics every day still, my tricuspid valve leaks as well, it pours fluid into my abdomen and made me look fat. With other medications I lost 70 lbs of fluid from by belly. I am still a work in progress. Doctors often monetize us instead of treating us.

[@Sara-fl1ll]

Me too, I was diagnosed with mild MVP but the symptoms are severe and it's affecting my daily activities. Experienced chest pain, fatigue and shortness of breath. I am on the way to quit my job because of it.

[@naturechild2022]

I just recently received this diagnose...Likely, mine is very, very mild..I was born with a heart murmur with a slight clicking sound but there wasn't a hole or any leakage..I think this came to be because I have many health issues and newly diagnosed autoimmune diseases in the last 6 months to a year...It stinks getting older....And I'm only in my late forties and feel this way.....It is sad....

[@wdklabs]

Is it normal to have a constant feeling of discomfort on the chest and occasionally pain everyday that goes away only when you sleep? I'm asking because the doctors say I'm fine but I get shortness of breath as well. I forgot to add that sometimes I have this weird and pain sensation like something dripping down in my chest area.

[@Skillxt2]

Same, did ur symptoms ever go away?

[@ItsXpired]

That’s crazy this happens to meeeee

[@RHill40]

I have that. I usually get it while at work in a factory. I ignore the pain and continue as usual. I'm sure one that I'll drop over dead, but I gotta pay the bills.

[@caseymurray1042]

I am a 28 year old male that get exercise induced heart skips could this be the cause?

[@nourijr695]

What about trivial MR ? What is the difference between trivial and mild ? 30yrs

[@BaitedCastaways]

I have been told that I need to get a second look at my Regurgitation by a specialist. Its been at least a year now since that. I notice still, some palpultations, and shortness of breath once in a while. I thought it was anxiety from work, but now realize it is The regurgitation, or Mitral valve prolapse. I seem to have the symptoms of the prolapse. Can you tell me the main differences in the sysmptoms? I plan on making an appointment this week. Thanks! m/26

[@user-jo4hh7pz2y]

You still alive ??

[@UsamaKhan-oe8rq]

Hey man you live?

[@dimpulbaruah5979]

Hey bro how are you now?

[@blueone94]

i have this, i have had it for about a year...but the pain keeps me up at night (this is day two) and i just cant catch my breathe then i get super weak after each attack...plus they are getting longer than when i first got it. but i take kendo and im wondering if that is hurting me more than helping me : / do i need another ultrasound at my doc?

[@mimizdani8194]

how are you now?

[@ednnisayukh7148]

2D Echo

[@200mphz06]

It may not be serious but what is the harm in seeing a cardiologist? I would set an appointment. Don't wait. Just do it.

[@alphaboy1872]

The real issue is an enlarged heart due to the fact the heart has to work harder to pump more blood to make up for the loss.

[@sunflower5749]

Thanks for the information!

[@jerrydumanig3202]

I am diagnos with mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation. I am really worried coz I'm poor and i don't have the capability to pay for surgery.

[@manitobasuntanner]

does anybody know if a person has mild mitral valve regurgitation do they need to be monitored on a regular basis or do you just wait until it becomes moderate or severre or will it stay mild.

[@user-jo4hh7pz2y]

@jonathan Mark williams does it work ??

[@naturechild2022]

You need to be seen if not every 6 months then at least once a year...Unless, something changes such as more symptoms, or worsening symptoms, etc...Then you would need to be seen right away...

[@meghansullivan5409]

@@naturechild2022 if it’s mild it’s every 3 years unless you have symptoms like shortness of breath, edema etc. Moderate is every year to 18 months and severe is every 6 months.

[@naturechild2022]

@@meghansullivan5409 Thank You so much I follow up with my heart doctor 2x a year right now..But, I didnt know how they catergorize it...I appreciate the shared knowledge& info.....Stay safe,healthy&blessed...

[@misomaro1078]

Hiii plz tell me if the Regurgitation stayed mild now after 9 years or it increased im so scared i panic every day 😭😭😭😭😭 im 34 years my case is mild too

[@khalidsalman5632]

What about the parachute mitral valve in infants, Is it also possible to repair it?

[@marifeatienza7604]

good thing I asked my OB to have my baby delivered through C section. i didn't know I have mild mitral regurgitation before going through labor because the result of the 2D echo was released 3 days after giving birth.

[@babitabaishya274]

How r you now please reply

[@marifeatienza7604]

@@babitabaishya274 I am still doing okay now ☺. I no longer go to the cardio because it gives mo more stress, plus they don't seem to do thorough exam. About 3 years ago I had findings with ECG, Right Bundle Brunch Block. The doctor said I have nothing to worry. That's what she said so I just trust her.

[@wandadunbar5074]

i got a leaky valve and had stess echo doneit came back abnormal and he telks me i got a leaky calve but told me he would kdep an eye on it and come back in 4 months seen him in may

[@nabeeranawaz9028]

sir i have diagnosed mild thickened anterior mitral leaflet with anterior mitral leaflet prolapse with mild regurgitation and i am also feeling pvcs or skipped beats is this dangerous i am really worried

[@providenceswedish]

Hello, Nabeera. If you are experiencing medical concerns, we recommend contacting your care provider or visiting your nearest emergency department.

[@ninapaulinelozaga2755]

How are you

[@anncata7368]

I guess severe would include in a recovery room after a revision of a knee replacement when the mitral valve stopped working 4/7/17. Open heart 5/25/17 to replace mitral valve.

[@artsymak]

Can scar tissue or calcification of the mitral and/or aortic valves be caused by radiation from cancer in the past?

[@kimberlytippen4436]

MaryAnn Kohl I don't think

[@juju-yt3sr]

thank you

[@Matilda6936]

I’m not hearing many symptoms I heard short of breath are there anymore symptoms like coughing, lung hurting on one side, chest heavy, your port might get clogged often. Maybe I missed something through the title about symptoms. I understood that it may involve other parts but that comes along with the disease. What are the symptoms if its involving more parts around that area of the calcified valve? Will there be some wheezing? Just curious. Can this condition develop from having chemo therapy?

[@MelB868]

I had a spell today out of the blue my heart was beating fast my chest was hurting and I was breathing hard. It’s pretty scary

[@naturechild2022]

Chemo can cause a lot of issues with ones body...I have heard of heart problems occurring from it...

[@dennislurvey3235]

I heard now they treat mild regurgitation by replacing the valve. Where does the line form for that?

[@KatiTheButcher]

I thought yours repaired itself? The degeneration is progressive. I know it isn't fun to think of, I was diagnosed with regurge in 3 of the 4 valves in 07'. Doc said I would probably require surgery by 40, Im now 45. I have an appointment in a few days and Im fairly nervous. Good luck to you.

[@dennislurvey3235]

@@KatiTheButcher my ventricle walls normalized, but my valves still leak and cause me to be on water pills probably for life. These doctors could give us our lives back, but they won't, and may they rot in hell for that.

[@KatiTheButcher]

@@dennislurvey3235 Im sorry to hear that. I dont recommend it but I quit taking mine after taking potassium and magnesium supplements for a month. I also take a buttload of vit d and k2. Not eating junk, I cook most of my meals from whole ingredients. So far it has helped. Will have a day or two with edema but nothing like before. Despite the good changes Im tired all the time. Haven't been looking forward to being ripped apart at the seam. How old are you may I ask and how long have you been diagnosed?

[@dennislurvey3235]

@@KatiTheButcher 74, had it diagnosed 3 yrs ago. Just had a echo, still the same leakage. I'm in the gym every day and walk a lot. Just lost 65 lbs and that was the best thing I could do. I check my edema with the scales, with no water pills I gain 2+ lbs a day.

[@KatiTheButcher]

@@dennislurvey3235 good for you, (except the water weight part). Maybe age has something to do with it? I've seen it before, its not fair. The surgeries still come with risks. I was actually too young because the "fix" only lasts so long. I hope you get relief somehow.

[@lanipgaraul]

my heart is aching when i exposed to radiation especially computer , lcd tv, led tv and laptop....why????

[@devilhawkgaming8138]

We are the same i feel too

[@davidjacobs8558]

I doubt if there is much radiation from lcd tv or monitors. It probably has more to do with you sitting in one position and not moving when watching tv or computer screen.

[@200mphz06]

Sounds familiar. Do you drink much alcohol? I was a weekend evening drinker and eventually I went into afib which resulted in a cadio version. I felt like an old man for 3 months until they did the cardio version. Fortunately that cleared my problem. But too much booze on the weekend along with too much caffiene is not good. Cardiologist says alchohol definately can affect heart rate, heart flutters, skipped and extra beats. I also lifted weights for 20 years and don't lift heavy now., treadmill

[@nourijr695]

200mphz06 how are you now?

[@200mphz06]

@@nourijr695 in 2024 I’m 64.

[@Divineone937]

I have CHF, cardiomyopathy, and mild mitral value insufficiency

[@sheriffbello1194]

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[@kimberlytippen4436]

WoW and how do u feel ?

[@esutetikka]

I'm 17 rn I was diagnosed of that when I was 14... idk how am still alive

[@providenceswedish]

We are sorry to hear this. We hope you're receiving the treatment and care you need.

[@lyndalanko9756]

An this condition ever cure itself?

[@dennislurvey3235]

It can. The mitral valve is connected to the walls of the left ventricle. When the walls of the left ventricle get larger and pulls the mitral valve out of shape and it will leak. So if you can do what you can to get your ventricle back in shape, diet and exercise, then it will pull your valve back into shape where it will seal.

[@ravit7084]

​@@dennislurvey3235did u cure sir

[@katerinag9512]

I thought more than 50 percent had mortars heart regurgitation. According to 3 cardiologist I've seen none of them will prescribe me mess. They said mines was insufficient and mild

[@rebeccamd7903]

Katerina G you’re not alone. I have 3 leaking heart valves, a history of endocarditis, open heart surgery for ventricular septal defect and my cardiologist says I’m doing just fine. I have pain in my chest daily & if I exert myself at all, the pain jumps to feeling like a heart attack. Find another cardiologist who will listen! Good luck!!

[@LilTaco777]

Rebecca Mæd how are you doing now?

[@RajbirSingh-qh2xp]

@@rebeccamd7903 how are you now?

[@misomaro1078]

How are you now plz

[@misomaro1078]

@Katerina G does the regurgitation develop or still stable????

[@MyHeart48]

Yes. I have damage from the radiation I received in1978 for Hodgkin's lymphoma

[@munnisk9264]

How long does it take for mild mr to become severe. pls give me one reply

[@shereads1903]

Sometimes it doesn't become severe. It may remain as it was

[@russell6777]

It took about 4 years for me

[@pennylanekane]

I have it too, dr said leave it but my friend said her mum’s went from mild to severe within a few years. I’m requesting a full body mri will most likely pay out of pocket for it but usually when one thing is wrong there is an underlying issue.

[@dennislurvey3235]

it may not. most doctors won't repair a mild leak. They say the attempt does more harm than good. But the way they could help you is to get the whole valve replaced, good luck with that.

[@sheriffbello1194]

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[@Jude13able]

Great just great I've been diagnosed with one valve as moderate and another one as moderate to severe with regurge and I'm only 38 and on top of that I've got glaucoma so if my heart don't get me my sight most certainly will go.

[@hthree7857]

Hey, I've mitral valve regurgitation, I'm 19

[@m.masoodahmed5515]

God may heal you

[@Jude13able]

@@hthree7857 Make sure you keep check on it as you get older. If it gets worse and you have to have surgery. Ask your surgeon tons of questions. The one thing I wish I knew to ask is if he planned on putting me on a pain med regimen? This is so important because when you are young and have surgery the pain afterwards can be horrific. I'm saying this because this was the case for me and doctors are limited on giving narcotics due to abusers. Thankfully my mom had a bunch of narcotics and was able to help me out. The surgeon, cardiologist, and hospital gave me some but it was such a small amount for my pain it never would have been enough to help my pain. Also I wish someone would have told me all of the things I needed post surgery like shower chairs, bp monitor, self-help kits(amazon), a bidet because it really really really sucks when you try to wipe yourself, a bedside toilet, a urinal, the breather for your lungs (amazon), and more. And one last thing you will most definitely need a friend or family member to help you you cannot do this alone.

[@Jude13able]

@@m.masoodahmed5515 I had surgery and had a valve repair with a annuloplasty ring. But it's true God can heal.

[@hthree7857]

@@Jude13able thanks man. good wishes for the future

[@WhizKalifaHater]

I was diagnosed with "borderline" MVP a year ago when I was having skipped heart beats, heart flutters, panic attacks, etc. I'm a 26 year old male now. I used to body build since I was 15 up until I found out what I have. The symptoms didn't really come when I was working out. They came when I stopped working out. I am 6'2 225 lbs. I am big and muscular so I'm not sure how that affects the valve. The doc said I Can work out long as I'm not holding my breath on heavy sets. Anyone else know?

[@jcole6046]

Alex Crisan how are you now

[@nourijr695]

?

[@shereads1903]

I'm in similar circumstances as you... only 7 years later. How are you doing?

[@jithinmannadiyar1378]

I am in the Same situation now, could you let me know how did it go for you from there ?

[@danielespejo375]

@@jithinmannadiyar1378 how were u diagnosed? Did ur physician hear the murmur?

[@yvonnechrist820]

I have mild mr

[@germanshepherdmom1143]

Can this cause chest pain as well ?

[@bollysongs_status_]

Yes

[@Spy359]

That's it?!

[@BBBTrailergirl]

me too

[@caseymurray1042]

no other symptoms

[@rammgrrammgr772]

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[@djidadjuranovic3081]

Molim prevod srpski

[@ritaanderson4658]

B

[@Yourdeadmeat69]

"Watchful waiting" around until moderate mitral valve regurgitation is severe risking left ventricular overload? THAT IS THE LAST thing you want to do, especially in an older (78) patient with calcified leaflets but moderate stenosis. Repair's the way to go to preserve longevity and a pain free quality of life. SOONER, NOT LATER. Tune up the decision tree. -- YOU CAN'T WAIT for the patient to be gasping for air flopping around like a flounder out of water-- waiting till something's REALLY broke or dead, imho.

[@nourijr695]

What about trivial MR ? What is the difference between trivial and mild ? 30yrs

[@Simon-kz4dv]

I am 28 years old and I have trivial. It has been five years for you now. I wonder did you get any treatment or it got recovered by itself?

[@nouriano6494]

​@@Simon-kz4dv tiredness fatigue just nothing more

[@Simon-kz4dv]

@@nouriano6494 thank you. Hope you keep safe and healthy.

[@nouriano6494]

@@Simon-kz4dv thank you, where are you from?