Well, I've been having some heart issues. Racing rapidly, beating erratic, dizzy spells ( might just be from pregnancy) but I passed out one night. Kinda scary because no one noticed. Anyways, my ob sent me to the heart center for a check up.
The doc heard I had a murmur right away. He asked lots of questions and decided I needed an echocardiogram and a detection device. The echo lady said I had a tricuspid valve and a mitral valve both leaking I guess. She showed me where it didn't all pass through. Not to bad i assume bc she said one was trivial and the other trace. She said the doc would call or write a letter with the details.
He also decided I needed a detection device apparently I get to wear it 24/7 for 30 days. They are mailing it to me bc they have to place an order for it. Somehow it is supposed to wirelessly transmit data to them. I guess we'll find out more when it arrives.
Oh I also had more blood work. Thyroid and magnesium we both being checked. Last blood work came back rubella equivicall - so now I get an extra shot at delivery - whoohoo.
Cerclage in less than two weeks :)
I know how you feel!! I have a mitral valve prolapse with significant regurgitation. I had a history of passing out while in surgery and always though it was a blood sugar problem. Come to find out, my cardiologist said I was probably having syncopal episodes and passing out due to a sudden drop in my blood pressure. Luckily I have known about my heart problem for years now, and it wasn't a problem til I got to vet school!! Other than having some premature heartbeats, my cardio said the pregnency should be ok. I go back in Dec :)
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