Do I need to see a cardiologist for mild mitral and tricuspid regurgitation along with mv prolapse?
My doctor's report indicates +1 mitral regurgitation and +1 triscupid regurgitation and mitral valve prolapse. I have been prescribed Toprol XL 50 mg for the problem. My grandmother died from coronary artery disease, am i at risk with this diagnosis? Should I seek advice from a cardiologist or continue with my primary doctor?
Mitral valve prolapse is usually benign, nonprogressive, and does not cause symptoms. On occasion, the patient with MVP may develop the sensation that their heart is racing (palpitations). There is also believed to be a higher than normal percentage of patients that have anxiety or panic disorders along with MVP. The mild mitral and tricuspid regurgitation don’t significantly increase the risk of developing problems, except that antibiotics may be needed prior to some dental and medical procedures to ensure that the valve does not get infected. Your primary doctor should be able to handle this condition, unless significant mitral regurgitation develops.
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