Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) - Causes - Symptoms and Complications, Treatment
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1. Which specialist doctor should be consulted for Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)? A Cardiologist should be consulted for this condition. 2. Are antibiotics required for patients with Mitral Valve Prolapse? The American Heart Association states that ‘antibiotics are no longer necessary in most cases for someone with mitral valve regurgitation or mitral valve prolapse’. Patients with the condition called endocarditis used to be prescribed antibiotics in the past. 3. Does Mitral Valve Prolapse pose any risk to my pregnancy? Is pregnancy contraindicated? No. Chances of a successful, uncomplicated pregnancy are good even if you have MVP. 4. Should I modify my lifestyle if I have Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)? Normal and productive life can be lead in most cases. Lifestyle modifications or restrictions are rarely advised. 5. Can Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) be prevented? Are home remedies available? No. MVP can’t be prevented but strict adhesion to your doctor’s advice can lower your chances to develop complications. |
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Posted by:
mitral1
Posted on: 07/18/2012 Interesting perspective! And we, the patients, should be involved and take responsibility in our lifestyle choices and health care.
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Posted by:
manuheart123
Posted on: 01/22/2011 Floppy Valve Syndrome
Floppy Valve Syndrome, also known as Mitral Valve Prolapse, or Barlow's Syndrome, or Click-Murmur Syndrome, is a heart disorder in which the mitral valve doesn’t work properly. The mitral valve is responsible for controlling the blood flow between the upper [atrium] and lower (ventricle) chambers on the left side of the heart.
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