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Mitral valve prolapse is a heart problem in which the valve that separates the upper and lower chambers of the left side of the heart does not close properly. |
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Symptoms
Many patients with mitral valve prolapse do not have symptoms. The group of symptoms found in patients with mitral va...
Causes
The mitral valve helps blood on the left side of the heart flow in one direction. It closes to keep blood from moving...
Tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam and use a stethoscope to listen to your heart and lungs. The doctor may feel ...
Treatments
Most of the time, there are no (or few) symptoms, and treatment is not needed. If you have severe mitral valve prolap...
Complications
Endocarditis - valve infection; Severe leaky mitral valve (regurgitation; Stroke; Clots to other areas; Irregular hea...
Prevention
You can't usually prevent mitral valve prolapse, but you can prevent certain complications. Tell your health care pro...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have: Chest discomfort, palpitations, or fainting spells that get worse; Long-t...
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