“Myxomatous Mitral Valve ”
Hello doctors! I am a 28 year old male from South East Asia. Due to my mother's health scare I developed anxiety and began showing physical symptoms like chest pain. I just got done taking my EKG and Echo. On my EKG, it said borderline sinus rythm and Incomplete Right Bundle Block. On my Echo, it showed Myxomatous Mitral Valve with trace Mitral Regurgitation and mild Tricuspid Regurgitation. The doctor said it was nothing to worry about but I am worried nonetheless. Is my symptoms related to my diagnosis or is it caused by my anxiety. Should I be worried about my diagnosis? Like if the mitral valve can degenerate further? Thank you and good day!
Male | 28 years old
Complaint duration: 1 month
Medications: Amitriptyline HCL 10mg, Propanolol HCL 10mg
Conditions: Chest pain
2 Answers
Cardiologist
Thanks for asking. I agree with your doctor. Your symptoms are likely not related to your myxomatous valve which has only trace regurgitation. It will be appropriate for you to get a follow-up echocardiogram every 3-5 years. As you get older the mitral valve may degenerate and require intervention. Good blood pressure control may help slow the progression. Be well.
Your diagnoses are nothing serious. Your symptoms likely are from anxiety, although myxomatous mitral valve can occasionally cause minor chest pains and skipped beats. Again very benign
