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Symptoms and Complications of Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)


Symptoms and Complications of Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)

Symptoms

In spite of being a lifelong disorder most people never have symptoms. If signs and symptoms arise it is due to leakage of blood through the valve. Symptoms are variable.

  • A racing or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
  • Dizziness or light-headedness
  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • Fatigue
  • Chest pain

Complications

Middle-aged or older adults may suffer complications due to MVP. Complications include:

  • The most common complication is Mitral valve regurgitation. In this condition leakage of blood occurs through the valve.
  • Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias): People may get irregular heartbeats. But these are not life-threatening.
  • Heart valve infection (endocarditis): The inside of the heart has an inner lining called endocardium. This lining can get infected by bacteria in people with abnormal heart valves.
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