Question 1

is it okay for someone with a mitral valve prolapse to have children?

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Yes: Mitral prolapse is a "normal" abnormality of the mitral valve seen in approximately 10%  of the population.  It usually does not cause any major heart problem but may be associated with chest pain and palpitations.  There is no problem bearing children with usual mitral valve prolapse.   Rarely a severe leak of the valve leads to surgical repair/replacement and could impact child bearing.

Question 2

what causes mitral valve prolapse?

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Mitral valve prolaps: The exact cause of mitral valve prolapse (mvp) isn't known. Most people who have the condition are born with it. Mvp tends to run in families.

Question 3

what can cause mitral valve prolapse?

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Mv prolapse: Endocarditis can cause prolapse, genetics, heart attack, inflammatory disease, and other things

Question 4

why is mitral valve prolapse effective?

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Mitral valve prolaps: I will assume you did not mean effective but harmful :-)
when the valve leaflets "prolapse" they bend back and no longer seal, resulting in significant leakage of the valve. This increases the amount of work the heart has to perform, resulting in decrease in exercise capacity and more shortness of breath. Of course, the leakage can be a little with few symptoms or severe...

Question 5

how to tell if i have mitral valve prolapse?

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Mitral prolapse : One can often diagnose prolapse by physical exam. Echocardiography usually diagnoses it relaibly and gives more information along with it.

Question 6

how do i know if i have mitral valve prolapse?

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Your doctor can tell: Your doctor can tell by hearing a mid systolic click and late systolic murmur with his stethoscope and then  an echocardiogram can confirm the diagnosis.

Question 7

can mitral valve prolapse get worse over time?

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Prolapse: Mitral prolapse can get worse over time but often does not.

Question 8

will borderline mitral valve prolapse progress?

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Doubtful: not likely. Get periodic medical exam.

Question 9

what is mitral valve prolapse a risk factor for?

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Mitral valve prolapse is a risk factor for::   Infection of heart valves, Mitral regurgitation, Wolff Parkinson White syndrome, Bacterial endocarditis.

Question 10

can i have mitral valve prolapse, how can i know?

Accepted Answer

Probably wouldn't: Mitral valve prolapse is a condition that has been overdiagnosed and most times has no bearing on a person's life unless it is significant. In some cases, it is associated with atypical chest pain and palpitations.

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