Mild Pulmonary Hypertension Dx per ECHO

[kda71]

I have had mitral valve prolapse and regurgitation for as long as I can remember and take Atenolol daily.  I had an ECHO last week and was surprised and confused by the results.  I was told that my mitral regurgitation was moderate and I had mild tricuspid regurgitation along with a mild RV enlargement and mild pulmonary hypertension.  The cardiologist did not seem too concerned.  He said my numbers were just barely over the normal ranges.  My RV dimension was 2.5 cm and my RVSP was 37mmHg.  Should I be getting a second opinion?  Is this high pressure due to my mitral regurgitation?  I am so concerned and was so overwelhmed and feel I did not get all my answers.  I would appreciate any advice or commets.  Thanks!

[Foggy2]

I'm glad that you are being pro-active in your care and are getting a 2nd opinion.  Let us know how things go. :-)

[kda71]

I have called and talked to them several times and have been told to "not worry yet."  I don't like that answer so I am going to see PCP today to have him refer me to another cardiologist for a second opinion.  Thanks for your response.

[Foggy2]

It sounds like you have a lot of questions that did not get answered by the cardiologist.  I don't blame you for being overwhelmed.  I would give the doctor a call and request a call back from him/her to discuss the findings and the plan of care (including a follow-up appt.).  Have a pad of paper next to the phone so that when he/she calls, you can write down what is said.