I went to the cardiologist yesterday and I was diagnosed with leaky aortic valve. I really want to know more information on it, but i cant find anything. I have two questions:- is aortic valve leakage and aortic valve regurgitation the same thing?- can somebody give me some background information or some articles for me to read so i know how to keep it minor?also heres some family history:My Dad- Arrhythmia, Heart Murmurs, something with Coronary ArtaryMy Mom- Mitral ValveMy (twin) brother- Bicupsive Valve My sister - she has heart papitations, but we dont know what it isim 15 year old girl (if it helps)and right now its not too serious
the best one to ask all these questions is that doctor. he can tell you and be honest. you need to learn to trust him and if you don't go to someone else. it has to be questions by someone that knows that does not quess?
1. okorder /.. that will tell you what to do to keep yourself healthy and help keep te regurgitation mild. Thankfully its just a mild heart problem, so you should be fine for many years. Im 16 and i was born with Aortic Stenosis, and a Bicuspid aortic valve, which led me to develop Aortic Regurgitation(leaky) and an Enlarged aorta. I havent had surgery yet, but my conditions are getting slowly worse and in a few years i will need surgery. I go to a camp for kids with heart disease, and some of my friends have very severe heart problems that cause them to get heart transplants, or tons and tons of surgery and some have even died. :( So if you have any questions or anything feel free to email me(go through my profile)
