Question 1

what are the tests for mvp?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve prolaps: Good physical exam and echocardiogram.

Question 2

how do they test besides exam for mvp?

Accepted Answer

Echo: Besides a good physical exam with attention to the heart, an echo which is essentially an ultrasound of the heart is the best test. It is not painful and simple to do. It looks at all the valves of the heart and can see how they are functioning and can diagnosis mvp.

Question 3

what are the presenting symptoms of mvp?

Accepted Answer

MitralValveProlapse: Symptoms can vary greatly and are numerous but the most common symptoms are chest pain and palpitations. An echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) is the diagnostic test of choice.

Question 4

what are the symptoms associated with mvp?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Many pts have minimal symptoms. Common symptoms are chest pain, palpitations  and shortness of breath as well as reduced exercise capacity.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: mvp?

Accepted Answer

MVP: Mitral Valve Prolapse = valvular heart disorder.

Question 6

what to do if i have mvp. what problems can it cause?

Accepted Answer

Routine checkups: With  mitral valve prolapse echocardiograms done every 2 to 3 years is recommended ...The complications of mitral valve prolapse could be , especially for patients with untreated high blood pressure can be a leaky mitral valve or mitral regurgitation that might require surgery if left untreated for a long period of time.

Question 7

i am having painful mvp symptoms. how can i get help?

Accepted Answer

Get referred: Pain from mvp is a diagnosis of exclusion.  Recommend having a thorough evaluation for pain prior to accepting that diagnosis.

Question 8

what is the difference between classic and non
classic mvp?

Accepted Answer

Differing dx: There is lesser thickness of mitral leaflet/s, which measures less than 5 millimetres and leaflet displacement measures less than 2 millimetres, in  non-classic mitral valve prolapse. Less thickness generally means a less risk of complications. Depending on the actual measurement, non-classic prolapse is sometimes considered to be a normal variation in the anatomy of the valve.

Question 9

what should you do when your medicine for mvp stops working?

Accepted Answer

No Meds for MVP: Mvp does not have a medication tx; med is for symptoms; likely no relation to mvp. Always get copies of echo video & examine yourself to better understand. Mvp is an echo DX & usually does not indicate anything of importance; echo reader is attempting to find something to justify echo or imply basis of symptoms. Mvp is in the eye of the reader, some docs call it a lot, some rarely (same images).

Question 10

i have mild mvp can it be stronger at any point what should i be careful of?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Mitral valve prolapse can worsen -leak more over time.
Regular followup ad echocardiograms are useful to follow.
Your blood counts also need careful followup for thalassemia you mentioned.

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