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648377 tn?1316392579

Ticuspid Regugitationn and increased pulmonary artery pressures

I recently was referred to a cardiologist for shortness of breath. He ordered a stress Echocardiogram.  The results were as follows:  Heart looks ok, but there was noted trisucpid regurgitation and increased pulmonary artery pressures.  This shortness of breath came on about a month ago or so. I have never suffered form asthma or any chronic lung issues. My primary physician was very vague when I talked with him. He offered very little information; just said we should do another Echocardiogram in about a year. He said something about as we get older the values to our heart get weaker and excess blood floods in the chamber.  I am not 80; I am 55 and in otherwise good heath other than heavy feet and a spine condition. I had a spinal fusion about 6 years ago and am experiencing discomfort and ackyness throughout my spine, but this does not seem like it would be related. Should I just forget about it and do nothing? Is there something I can do like more difficult exercise or a different diet?  What could be the cause of this new condition? Have I done something wrong? I eat a very healthy low fat diet and watch my intake.
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648377 tn?1316392579
Hi Kitty,  I called the docs office today to get that cleared up in my mind. They said it was moderate, but they cannot do anything until it becomes serious.  I asked "what causes this?" The nurse said "we don't know for sure, could be age (as some people get older they get this -leaky valves- or it could be heart disease."  I just joined the YMCA and they told me I should get checked out to make sure I am in good health to exercise. Believe me I have been getting checked out in many ways, but if they don't tell you how are you to know if the treadmill is ok, weights, inversion table or what. I;m confused. :-) but I'm still smiling,ya gotta keep smiling and I don't think I'm that old.  
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Hi Joyce,  It just tells you whether your regurgitation is mild, moderate or severe.  I think over 30 is moderate and over 50 is severe, but I am not sure.  If it is mild it might not be significant unless you have certain symptoms.  I only know this because I checked into it myself.  Mine was 28 mm Hg, and the cardiologist said he wished he had my echo results.  I was really worried at first because it sounds so serious.  Not to say I would know anything about your particular situation.  Good luck to you.
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648377 tn?1316392579
No, I do not know.  I have not heard of a regurgitaion jet meansurement, but this is a good time to know about it as I need to call the dr. for a wound check and I can pose that question. Thanks. What does it mean?
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do you know what you regurgitation jet measurement was?
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