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Aortic and mitral regurgitation

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lisa32713
lisa32713

so I'm 41 normally fit and healthy got diagnosed with aortic and mitral valve regurgitation my doctor thought well thinks this is the discovery of the century as he hasn't had anyone else with this pass through his doors and he has 50 odd years as being a G.P, I was diagnosed a few weeks ago been to a cardiac specialist who has told me I need an aortic replacement and a mitral repair, now I'm worried how serious is this? the NHS seems to be moving very quickly. My GP seems very worried and my cariac specialist is worried could this turn into heart failure before I get the operation?

Also I have a angiogram soon and would like some info on that already been for the pre op for this and it's in 2 weeks starting to get scared.

I have always been the most fit and healthy one in my family and it turns out I'm not, I just want some facts.

tia xxxx

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  • Whisper2003
    Whisper2003 lisa32713

    Posted

    Sorry for your diagnosis but it does appear that you are being appropriately cared for by the NHS so try not to worry, easier said than done, I know!

    I collapsed last year and was taken to A & E with fast heart rate leading  to cardioversion to shock it back into rhythm. On cardiac ward a large hole in my heart was discovered which I  was born with but knew nothing about.

    Since then have had surgery to fit a patch and all is well. 

    An angiogram was done a couple of weeks before surgery to check for any problems with the arteries as is the case with you. It was through the artery in my right arm which was numbed first. Not painful, you just have to  stay there with pressure on wrist (or sometimes groin) until any bleeding stops. Then you can go home but not use arm for a few days to allow healing.

  • lisa32713
    lisa32713

    Posted

    Hi there,

    I went for the angiogram on friday but the surgeon ran into complications the wire they put in my arm knotted up and he couldn't get it out so a vascular surgeon had to open up my arm (very small incision) to get to the wire, after that was done I was told to I had to go back this Wednesday for another attempt but this time in my groin.

    I'm not that fussed about the actual procedure more bothered about the afterwards, as I couldn't use my arm for 2 days (still have the dressing on my arm), I'm wondering how I'll go on with walking and if I'll have pain in my leg or groin?

    I don't drive and walk just over a mile a day to collect my son from school in your experiance is that doable?

    Also what do I wear on the day of the procedure? as I normally wear jeans.

    I have searched the internet but cannot find any answers so any input will be gratefully received.

    • derek76
      derek76 lisa32713

      Posted

      Best to wear something loose as you do not want anything tight or cutting round your groin.

      When I had an angiogram from my groin they kept me for about eight hours afterwards. For the first hour I had a nice young nurse keeping pressure on the area:-)

      No later swelling and back to normal the next day but avoid any heavy lifting.

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