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Should I get a second opinion?
I recently had a echocardiogram done. They found that my mitral valve was leaking but it is at a normal range and I shouldn't worry about it. But I have been having trouble breathing with exertion recently, and occasional lightheadedness with what might feel like heart palpitations, but I don't know, and I have been having heartburn and indigestion and bloating lately which through tests, my gallbladder was ruled out. I didn't know if I need to get a second opinion or not.
submitted by Ashley from Texas on 3/16/10
Answer:
by Texas Heart Institute cardiologist, Roberto Lufschanowski, MD
Dear Ashley: A second opinion is always smart, particularly if you have doubts about the diagnosis. Your symptoms are not those that we associate with heart disease. Sincerely,
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