Harrybaby666
Well-known member
Hi Gang,
Well, today I had my first visit with my new Cardiolgist, and I have to say, that I really feel confident with this Dr. He took the time to answer ALL my questions that I had about my CHF and my Valve Issues, and my PH. Here is the interpretation that I received
1. I have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (Stiff Heart is Developing)
2. Right now, with my CPAP, my Pulmonary Hypertension is under control, which means it's down from 45 (Pulmonary Artery Pressure) to 15 thanks to the CPAP machine
3. My Mitral Valve which had gone from Trace to Mild, is now back to trace.
4. My Tricuspid Valve has gone from Trace To Mild, and even though my Aortic Valve has some calcification, it, along with my Pulmonary Valve are operating at the Trace To Mild Stage.
5. Dr. Morford is worried about my Hypertension and how the Diabetes is affecting the heart, but will be checking me every 6 months.
6. I DO in fact have a Murmur
Overall, I am satisfied, although I still have a question, that I can't seem to get answered due to either my lack of communication or it's something that no one's heard of, so here goes....
I am still having increased SOB and ALOT of Chest Pain and Pressure, and Dr. Morford said that it's from being overweight, but I have read that with valve disease that even at mild stages, one can be symptomatic and eventually need a repair/or replacement due to the symptoms being so bothersome that it becomes unbearable, but I am wondering, is this something that I should mention to Dr. Morford, or is it something that you would just keep to yourself and wait and see what happens? I know this is alot to take in, but I am worried about a misdiagnosis due to the fact that I have had alot of symptoms, and I just don't want something major to happen before things get fixed.....Any Ideas? Suggestions??? Thanks Much....Harrybaby
Well, today I had my first visit with my new Cardiolgist, and I have to say, that I really feel confident with this Dr. He took the time to answer ALL my questions that I had about my CHF and my Valve Issues, and my PH. Here is the interpretation that I received
1. I have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (Stiff Heart is Developing)
2. Right now, with my CPAP, my Pulmonary Hypertension is under control, which means it's down from 45 (Pulmonary Artery Pressure) to 15 thanks to the CPAP machine
3. My Mitral Valve which had gone from Trace to Mild, is now back to trace.
4. My Tricuspid Valve has gone from Trace To Mild, and even though my Aortic Valve has some calcification, it, along with my Pulmonary Valve are operating at the Trace To Mild Stage.
5. Dr. Morford is worried about my Hypertension and how the Diabetes is affecting the heart, but will be checking me every 6 months.
6. I DO in fact have a Murmur
Overall, I am satisfied, although I still have a question, that I can't seem to get answered due to either my lack of communication or it's something that no one's heard of, so here goes....
I am still having increased SOB and ALOT of Chest Pain and Pressure, and Dr. Morford said that it's from being overweight, but I have read that with valve disease that even at mild stages, one can be symptomatic and eventually need a repair/or replacement due to the symptoms being so bothersome that it becomes unbearable, but I am wondering, is this something that I should mention to Dr. Morford, or is it something that you would just keep to yourself and wait and see what happens? I know this is alot to take in, but I am worried about a misdiagnosis due to the fact that I have had alot of symptoms, and I just don't want something major to happen before things get fixed.....Any Ideas? Suggestions??? Thanks Much....Harrybaby
