<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.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?  <response>: Hi, As per your doctor, youve mild MR which can cause occasional palpitations and mild shortness of breath. However, it doesnt point to heart failure. .it may be an early sign but get an echo done ANE if echo is showing normal functions then doesnt seem so. If youre 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 