What is the treatment of mitral valve prolapse?
For most people, mitral valve repair is the preferred surgical treatment. During surgery, your surgeon will modify your own valve to stop backward blood flow by reconnecting the flappy valve tissue or by removing excess tissue.
Is mitral valve prolapse a cardiomyopathy?
Conclusions: These changes in the deformations may be the first signs of deterioration of the left ventricular function and the existence of primary cardiomyopathy in young adults with mitral valve prolapse, which may be caused by increased transforming growth factor-β signalling.
Is it OK to exercise with mitral valve prolapse?
It is estimated that two to four percent of the population has some degree of mitral valve prolapse (MVP). You can safely exercise if you have this condition, and it is beneficial for you to get regular exercise.
Does mitral valve prolapse get worse with age?
In some people, it does not cause any symptoms at all. However, mitral valve prolapse may get worse over time.
Does mitral valve prolapse worsen with age?
In some people, it does not cause any symptoms at all. However, mitral valve prolapse may get worse over time. When it does, it can increase the risk of serious heart problems, including infections, life-threatening arrhythmia, and congestive heart failure.
Does mitral valve prolapse shorten life?
MVP usually does not need to be treated because it is rarely a serious condition and it does not damage the heart. People with heart rhythm changes may need to be treated with medicines to control tachycardias (fast heart rhythms). MVP is usually harmless and does not shorten life expectancy.
How dangerous is mitral valve prolapse?
Mitral valve prolapse is not dangerous. It usually does not damage your heart. You will probably not need treatment. You can live a normal, healthy life. Mitral valve prolapse raises your risk of having a problem called mitral valve regurgitation. This problem happens if the valve does not close tightly enough and blood leaks back (regurgitates
What does it mean to have a mitral valve prolapse?
Mitral valve prolapse, also called MVP, is a condition in which the two valve flaps of the mitral valve don’t close smoothly or evenly, but bulge (prolapse) upward into the left atrium. Mitral valve prolapse is also known as click-murmur syndrome, Barlow’s syndrome or floppy valve syndrome.
What do you need to know about mitral valve prolapse?
Those with mitral valve prolapse may not have any regurgitation (leaky valve) or they may have a range of severity from a mild leak to a very floppy,leaky valve.
Does mitral valve prolapse ever go away on its own?
Mitral valve prolapse is the condition in which the leaflets of the mitral valve fail to completely close the connection between the left auricle and left ventricle. There are various causes of this prolapse. As this is an anatomical abnormality, this condition does not go away on its own.