Leak in Heart Valve ?i was told by my doctor to to do a ultra sound on my heart a few weeks ago, wehn i finished the ultra sound the lady that did the scan asked if i had any type of heart disease in my family, and i responded that i dont, she said that i have a leak in my heart valve, but that was all, i dont have an appointment with my doctor til two weeks from now, i THINK i feel shortness of breath, but i feel like this may all be because im scared ...... main thing is has anyone had this or know anything about this is it dangerous, deadly ? should i be scared ?
It depends on what valve is leaking, how much is leaking, and for how long has it been leaking. Wait for the physician to evaluate the echocardiogram. Technicians are often wrong or limited in their evaluation, as they are not trained in in-depth evaluation of echocardiographic studies like a cardiologist. Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss the results. You said you think you have shortness of breath, make sure you mention that when you make your appointment. Only your doctor will be able to determine if it is related to your heart, or due to anxiety, or from something else.
