Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) is a heart valve condition where the two flaps of the mitral valve bulge into the left atrium and do not close properly. The heart valve that is present between the left atrium and left ventricle is called the mitral valve. Sometimes, this condition results in mitral valve regurgitation, which is blood leaks back into the left atrium from the left ventricle.
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Do you see signs of ischemia in my ECG reports?
Query: Hello doctor, I have abnormal t-wave, high QRS Voltage, abnormal Qtc and pulse of 60 beats per minute. Two readings were taken. Marfan syndrome present. I am a 33 year old male with a weight of 180 lbs and height of 6.1 feet tall. I also have chest tightness, heart palpitations, fast heartbeat, flut... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the ECG and images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The abnormally high QRS voltage could be due to the chest wall deformity and thus the heart being closer to the chest wall than usual. Hence, the recording electrodes recording high... Read Full »
My echo reports shows MVP with slight MR. Please evaluate my reports and provide suggestions.
Query: Hi doctor, I had an ECG, echo, TMT, and blood tests, and all results were normal. The echo shows MVP with mild MR. Please review my reports and tell me your opinion. I am experiencing anxiety, fatigue, and unusual chest discomfort and have shed five kilograms. I have had a cough with mucus for two d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Although you have mitral valve prolapse, there is no mitral regurgitation. But your chest CT (computed tomography) scan shows mild bronchiectasis, caus... Read Full »
What is the meaning of ballerina foot?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been told that I have ballerina foot. Is this dangerous? Does it mean I have a heart disease? Or is it a common finding? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.It means that you have a condition known as mitral valve prolapse. Mitral valve prolapse predisposes to mitral regurgitation that is valvular leak. So, you have to be monitored annually to see the degree of valve leak. Read Full »