I don't understand how this happens, what course of treatment is used, etc. I am really at a loose because I have numerous other serious medical problems and now this has developed. The test was run because the doctor felt that my fainting and my severe anemia might be related to my heart. If someone could advise me about this, I would greatly appreciate it since I am getting more and more depressed every time an additional medical problem is detected. Cause is dependent on which valve it is, as infection, genetics, prior intravenous drug use, are just an example of causes.
Treatment is generally surgical, but it depends on how severe the leakage.
If the leakage is small and your otherwise functioning well, observation can be followed. As in all things, discuss with your physician the extent of your problem. I am 48 years old, I have been taking Premarin for about 2 years. In the past 6 mos or so I have noticed heart palpatations. I have had and ECG and EKG for monitoring of my MVP and nothing out of the ordinary there either.