Question 1

I was recently told I have mitral valve regurgitation with trivial mitral regurgitation, and I'm really worried about how long it might take for this to get worse, like to a moderate or severe level. Do most people with this condition experience a worsening over time, and how common is it for it to progress? I'm finding it hard to concentrate on anything else because I'm so anxious about it. Can you help clarify this for me?

Accepted Answer

cardiac opinion

Question 2

Sure, here's a rephrased version of the user's query:

I've been having chest pains off and on for a couple of days and got an ECG done. Here's what the results say: Vent rate is 73 bpm, PR interval is 114 ms, QRS duration is 94 ms, QTQTc is 388427 ms, and the PRT axes are 64, 52, and 25. I'm really not sure if these numbers are normal. Should I be taking any special precautions, especially since the pain keeps showing up in different parts of my body at different times?

Accepted Answer

_Blood Vomiting and Blood in Stool: Potential Causes_

Blood vomiting (hematemesis) and blood in stool (hematochezia) can be symptoms of various conditions. Given your friend's experience, possible causes include:

1. *Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)*: Stomach acid can cause bleeding in the esophagus or stomach.
2. *Peptic ulcers*: Open sores in the stomach or duodenum can bleed.
3. *Gastritis*: Inflammation of the stomach lining can lead to bleeding.
4. *Esophageal varices*: Enlarged veins in the esophagus can bleed.
5. *Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)*: Conditions like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can cause bleeding.
6. *Infections*: Bacterial or viral infections, such as food poisoning, can cause bleeding.

_Urgent Medical Attention Needed_

Encourage your friend to seek immediate medical attention to determine the underlying cause and receive proper treatment.

Question 3

I'm trying to understand the results of a recent angiogram and I'd love some clarity. It mentions a right femoral arterial approach with a normal LMCA, but there's a 90% stenosis in the proximal LAD and a 50% stenosis distally in the LCX. It also says the OM has a 90% stenosis in a small vessel, and the RCA has a 40% stenosis proximally. The renal angiogram shows everything is normal for both kidneys. My biggest worry is about the critical stenosis in the LAD. What does all this mean for my heart health, and what kind of treatment or lifestyle changes should I be considering?

Accepted Answer

Angioplasty is advised and a cardiologist opinion.

I just got my ECG results back from a health check-up, and it's showing a Left Axis Deviation. I've never had any BP problems, and my blood pressure during the exam was 13080. What could be causing the Left Axis Deviation? Should I be worried about it?

probable cause is hypertension, u may require betablockers and calcium channel blockers..

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