mitral valve thickening?

[Ashley]

Hello,
I received the written report from my cardio yesterday following my bi-annual visit in July. I noticed that she had mentioned "slight mitral valve leaflet thickening" which is something I don't recall reading before, and something we have definitely never talked about. Is this related to my bicuspid aortic valve (which has severe stenosis)? Is anyone familar with this?
Thanks,
Ashley

[Wise]

I know there are answers to your question Ashley. I'm just bumping the thread so that those in the know may see your question and answer. :)

[sue943]

I certainly had thickening of the mitral valve leaflets but was definitely not BAV. My mitral valve was severely damaged by endocarditis, my aortic valve moderately so. They replaced both at the same time to save a re-operation in the near future to replace the aortic.

[skeptic49]

Good question, Ashley, Let's see if we can get some of the experts to comment on your diagnosis.

Best wishes,

Jim

[UIHCCHI]

As we get older, our valves, especially the mitral can begin to thicken. This is usually nothing to worry about but they will keep an eye on it. From what I see based on your signature, the severe aortic stenosis is definitely the clear worry. You can have some mitral valve issues when you have aortic stenosis that often subsequently resolve following intervention.

[Eva]

As we get older, our valves, especially the mitral can begin to thicken. You can have some mitral valve issues when you have aortic stenosis that often subsequently resolve following intervention.

I totally agree with the above, out of personal experience!

[Ashley]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help :)

[jjay32]

hi Ashley,

I also have a bi-cuspid aortic valve with a thickened anterior leaflet mitral valve. In my case they think it is due to the aortic regurgitation jet hitting the valve. so yes, maybe your bi-cuspid valve is causing the thickening. In my case, my cardo is not worried about it at this time. we are watching the aortic aneurism and stenosis level of the aortic valve more than the mitral valve thickening. hope this helps