Re: RA/FMS = Abnormal EKG & Enlarged Heart?

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Doreen, my rheumy detected a heart murmur at my last two visits, and

sent me for an echocardiogram. I have aortic valve regurgitation, and

I've been wondering if it might have been caused by my RA. Although my

RA is under wonderful control now, it did start off with a bang. The

nurse is the one who called me with the results, so I haven't talked

with my rheumy about it yet.

But inflammation can certainly have an effect on the cardiovascular

system.

Sue

On Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at 08:29 PM, Mimi wrote:

> With all of the inflammation associated with RA & FMS,

> I wonder if this is something IN ADDITION TO my RA & FMS or is this all

> part of the disease, too? Has anyone experienced similar findings?

>

> Doreen