Question 1

what are the tests for mvp?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve prolaps: Good physical exam and echocardiogram.

Question 2

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 3

what can penicillin do with mvp?

Accepted Answer

MVP: Pcn used to be used as a prophylactic anti biotic for mvp to prevent SBE .  How ever present recommendations are that there is no need for anti biotic prophylaxis for simple  mvp  and as such pcn usage for mvp has been discontinued.

Question 4

can someone with mvp use cocaine?

Accepted Answer

MVP: Person with mvp should not use cocaine. Cocaine is an extremely dangerous drug even in people with normal heart.

Question 5

does mvp go away when anxiety is corrected?

Accepted Answer

No: Mitral valve prolapse is an anatomical problem which is sometimes associated with panic disorder.  Treating the anxiety does not make if go away.

Question 6

is it possible to be diagnosed with irbbb and mvp?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both are relatively benign conditions.  Mvp occurs in about a third of the population and are mostly found via echocardiogram. It can be associated with anxiety and palpitations, but otherwise is not life threatening.  Irbbb is also not life threatening, but has to be monitored periodically - like once every 2-3 years.  If no echocardiogram in 2 years, it is also a good idea to get one.

Question 7

i have mvp regurgitation. how often may it not pose a problem?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on how bad the regurgitation and prolapse are. Very mild prolapse and regurgitation are quite common, and most people with this go their entire lives without it causing a problem. If it is moderate or severe, it can require medication and/or surgery.

Question 8

i have mild mvp with mild regurgitation. can i do abs workouts?

Accepted Answer

Recommendations: Do you have an abdominal hernia. Is there a fresh surgical wound on your abdomen? There is a lot that goes into responsibly making recommendations. A doctor who has all your information is the appropriate place to get one.

Question 9

can you tell me for mvp patients, what food to choose or to avoid?

Accepted Answer

None specific to MVP: I know of no specific dietary restrictions in MVP.  Certainly people with MVP and palpations and atrial arrhythmias, avoidance of caffeine containing foods/drinks may be helpful but would not make the recommendation to the group as a whole.

Question 10

do all mvp with thickened leaflets have some degree of regurgitation?

Accepted Answer

No: Although a prolapsing valve is more likely to be associated with regurgitation than a normal vbalve, they do not all leak.

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