Is heart failure related with shortness of breath,heart palpitations and mitral regurgitation?
Patient: My doctor diagnosed me with High BP and prescribed Toprol XL (100 mg) one a day, Diovan HCT (16-12.5 mg) one a day, Lasix (40 mg) twice a day, KLOR-CON M (20 tab) one a day.  I am also a RA patient.  My symptoms are lightheadedness, shortness of breath, heart palipitations, and swelling of the lower extremities (legs and feet).  My doctor says I have a small amount mitral regurgitation.  Is diagnosis and my symptoms, would be considered heart failure? Doctor: Hi, As per your doctor, you've mild MR which can cause occasional palpitations and mild shortness of breath.however, it doesn't point to heart failure. .it may be an early sign but get an echo done ane if echo is showing normal functions then doesn't seem so.   if you're having leg swellings also,then I suggest you consult a cardiologist aa you may need aggressive treatment. and it may early sign if heart failure