Mitral Valve Disease Learning Center
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Mitral valve prolapse is a heart problem in which the valve that separates the left upper and lower chambers of the heart does not close properly. |
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Symptoms
Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations; Chest pain (not caused by coronary artery disease or a heart attac...
Causes
The heart's mitral valve helps blood on the left side of the heart flow in one direction. It closes to keep blood fro...
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 increasing amounts of chest discomfort, palpitations, or fainting spells. ...
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