What is Heart Failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF), also called congestive cardiac failure (CCF) or just heart failure, is a condition that can result from any structural or functional cardiac disorde...
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Leaky Heart Valve
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I was just diagnosed yesterday with a Leaky Heart Valve. They have categorized it as "very minor" and have not recommended any treatment at this time. However I am concerned, and would to know if anyone has this condition or knows anything about it.
I am 44 yrs old, and have strong family history of heart disease, father onset at age 37, mother onset at age 55. Posted on 09/03/08, 01:09 pm |
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do any of you run knowing you have the leaky heart valves? i was told I can get back to it, but am fearful. It's all in my head i'm sure. 
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I was told my leaks are so minor that I can still run.......they also said that most people have leaky valves and not know it. I am still anxious over this.
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What is a leaky heart valve? My father was diagnosed with it.
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I dont' want to misinform you, so google it when you can. It has to do w/ the blood going back into the heart through the opening which they call the leak. Not sure if I am explaining this right.
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I was told that minor leaky heart valves do not mean heart disease. They advised me to run!
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Just an update. On May 14, I had an LAD stent placed. So, now we had that to the congestive heart failure. I go to cardiac rehab 3 times a week now. I started slowly on the treadmill and now am up to 18 minutes, 2.1 mph with no incline. Started at 1.6 for 5 minutes. I do something called a nu-step for 18 minutes. And do 5 lb. weights for my arms. This is all coordinated by the cardiac rehab. You go slowly. And if I'm having a bad day...I back off some. My doctors are amazed at how far I've progressed. I am not now actively in congestive heart failure. I watch sodium and eat healthy. Two weeks ago I could finally clean my 1 bedroom apartment in one day. Mop, vacuum, dust and clean the bathroom.
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I am happy to hear you are progressing well. God bless you!
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