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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: November 24, 2018

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Tammy Thomas posted an update

7 years ago (November 24, 2018)

I think I would like to know how bad things have to get before surgery is done. Iâ€™m always dizzy, feel like I canâ€™t breathe, and itâ€™s making my anxiety worse. At my last visit the Dr said the dizziness wasnâ€™t even related to my valve problem. Super frustrated.

Lisa Guinan

Have you had an echocardiogram? My problem was my mitral valve. I didnâ€™t have any noticeable symptoms but my ventricle started to enlarge and my cardiologist said it was time for surgery. An echo will tell you how bad your regurgitation is and if thereâ€™s any enlargement in your heart.

Tammy Thomas

Yes he said there really wasnâ€™t any change from last years echo.