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| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
Mitral valve prolapse |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Barlow's syndrome; Floppy mitral valve; Myxomatous mitral valve; Billowing mitral valve; Systolic click-murmur syndrome; Prolapsing mitral leaflet syndrome |
| Treatment: |
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In most cases there are no or few symptoms and treatment is not necessary. There are no restrictions on activity or diet. Hospitalization may be required for diagnosis or treatment of severe symptoms. Surgical repair or valve replacement may be required if severe mitral regurgitation develops, or if symptoms worsen. Propranolol may be given for palpitations or chest pain. Anticoagulants (blood thinners) may be used to prevent clot formation if atrial fibrillation is present; atrial fibrillation increases the chances of clot formation). |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
| The outcome varies depending on underlying conditions. Mitral valve prolapse is usually benign and without symptoms. When symptomatic, it is controllable with medications and may be improved with surgery. Some arrhythmias associated with this condition can be fatal, however. |
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| Calling your health care provider: |
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Call your health care provider if symptoms suggest mitral valve prolapse. |
Heart, section through the middle |
Mitral valve prolapse |
Heart valve surgery - series |
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