Question 1

what does it mean to have mitral valve prolapse syndrome?

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Often nothing!: Mitral valve prolapse, once said to be a cause of many symptoms, is often a harmless finding, esp in young individuals.  When it is accompanied by significant leakage back across the vale (mitral regurgitation), it can be a serious finding. Thus, if it is just a click heard listening to the heart, don't worry. Your doctor may want to order an echocardiogram if not sure.

Question 2

is there a link/connection between mitral valve prolapse and sjogren's syndrome? increase risk if i'm on prograf (tacrolimus)?

Accepted Answer

No: Sjogrens is an autoimmune disorder characterized by dry eyes, dry oral mucosa, positive ANA serology and other criteria. The best specialist to confirm this condition is the rheumatologist. Mitral valve prolapse is a valvular dysfunction not part of Sjogrens. Best!

Question 3

hello.can be done nuss procedure if i have right bundle brand block plus insignificant mitral valve prolapse and suspected marfan syndrome?

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Nuss procedure: The co existing conditions do not contraindicate the procedure;find a center of physician with some experience for more definitive advice at your age

Question 4

can you tell me about barlow syndrome linked to a mitral valve prolapse in the heart?

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Same thing: Mitral valve prolapse was first described by john barlow and therefore is also known as barlow syndrome.

Question 5

mitral valve prolapse - what are aortic root measurements for marfan's syndrome.?

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MVP: Marfan's syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder. People with marfan's are unusually tall, with long limbs, long thin fingers. The most serious complications are defects of the heart valves (like mitral valve prolapse) and aorta (aneurysms-dilation). Aortic root measurements greater than 1 1/2 times normal are worrisome (average 4cm or greater).

Question 6

is there a relationship between mitral valve prolapse and memory loss and raynaud syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Maybe Ehlers-Danlos?: Ehlers-danlos syndrome is a rare group of genetic disorders involving connective tissue. There are reports that some patients have memory loss, mitral valve prolapse, and raynaud's phenomenon. A primary care doctor, working together with a rheumatologist and a geneticist, should be able to evaluate and figure things out.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

why is mitral valve prolapse effective?

Accepted Answer

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 10

what are the signs of mitral valve prolapse?

Accepted Answer

Usually no symptoms: Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is usually asymptomatic.  Occasionally with more significant prolapse symptoms of shortness of breath occur.  MVP should be followed with serial exams and cardiac echoes.

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