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sarah43910
sarah43910

Hi All,

I was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse two weeks ago after going to a cardiologist (at my request) for dizziness, fatigue, anxiety, and all kinds of other symptoms. While I think the anxiety is the primary cause of my symptoms, I wanted to be checked out just to be on the safe side.

My cardiologist seemed not worried about the Mitral Valve Prolapse and said it’s very common and won’t affect my life expectancy or quality of life. They did another EKG in office that was normal. He said he was going to send me for an echo just to make sure everything else was okay, no congenital heart disease, etc.

I had my echo today and it took about 30-45 minutes. They said I should have the results within 3 days but most likely I will get them in the next 24 hours. I’m so nervous I could puke. I’m at work trying now to focus but I can’t seem to calm down. I need to better handle my stress!

Please, I need some support and positive stories!

Thanks you!

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  • AllianceMike
    AllianceMike sarah43910

    Posted

    sarah,

       I have slight Mitral Valve Prolapse and suffer from anxiety as well. It is nothing to be concerned about. You will live a long, happy life as this will not harm you.

       The echo is just for assurance purposes and the results will come back fine. I know it's difficult, but try not to worry as I'm sure everything is going to be okay.

  • Humanity17013
    Humanity17013 sarah43910

    Posted

    Hi you dont neef to worry. I m with heart and anxiety problem last 4 year. If your ekg is fine. Others things will be fine. Dr only want to confirm. There is no peoblem with heart that distrub yout life. You tell about echo test. It is a short test of maximum 5 mint. How your test took 35 mint. I think its a thilium scan. Please confirm it and tell me. I again said please dont worry. INSHA ALLAH all things will be ok and fine in result. Ameen

    • sarah43910
      sarah43910 Humanity17013

      Posted

      Thank you. No, it was definitely an echo. I don’t see how an echo can only take 5 minutes? There are a lot of measurements they need to take. The ultrasound technician said she likes to be very thorough so they don’t have to repeat it. I hope I hear something today. I can’t concentrate at work.
    • Humanity17013
      Humanity17013 sarah43910

      Posted

      Hi sarah how r you now. I have 4 times echo by professional cardiologists. Its took 5 mint. They said to lay on bed and move body and face left side. Then doctor scan like ultrasound . Did they take your echo after running on trademill and after eating? Please explance which type of echo they took?
  • sarah43910
    sarah43910

    Posted

    I am happy to say my echo came back completely normal! It was a stress echo. I was mostly lying down. Took 30-45 minutes. I feel so relieved and can finally enjoy my weekend!
    • Humanity17013
      Humanity17013 sarah43910

      Posted

      Yeah i understand you got a thalium scan test. I said many time to my doctor to take my this test. They said all tests are not save for heart. And when ever they dont think its necessery they dont take it. Tbey took my simple echo. Alot difference between your and mine doctors.
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