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

can mvp causes chest pain?

Accepted Answer

MVP: Chest pain is often attributed to mitral valve prolapse. In my experience it is not common if it really happens. Mitral prolapse is very common and very often without any symptoms at all. If you look mitral prolapse up, you will see chest pain listed as one of the symptoms.

Question 4

what is the treatment for mvp?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on how severe it is. Treatment ranges from none to beta blockers to slow heart rate and help with palpitations to valve surgery if the degree of regurgitation (leakiness of the mitral valve ) is severe. Regular followup with your doctor is essential.

Question 5

do people commonly have mvp and hypothyroid together?

Accepted Answer

MVP Hypothyrodism: Not commonly, but the prevalence of mitral valve prolapse (mvp) is substantially greater in patients with autoimmune thyroid disorders such as graves' disease and hashimoto's thyroiditis. So it's not just hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland is quite common, especially in individuals over 50, and is usually not associated with mvp.

Question 6

am i in any sort of danger because of mvp in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Mitral Valve: Mitral valve prolapse or mvp is compatible with pregnancy. An echocardiogram will determine how much blood reflux there is. A cardiologist can help determining your relative risk for complications.

Question 7

can anything provide a false positive on an echo when it comes to mvp?

Accepted Answer

If  it is uncertain: whether you have MVP on an ECHO or not then it is probably so insignificant that you really shouldn't be worried about it at all. Severe MVP will not be questionable and should be followed. MVP that might be a "false positive" is insignificant. Relax, you probably have a normal valve.

Question 8

hi, i have mild mvp with mild regurgitation. can i do push ups exercise?

Accepted Answer

Yes: mild MVP with mild regurgitation is not a contraindication to exercise -- be it aerobic or strength training.

Question 9

i has mvp is it ok for me to take the poflavonoid supplement? one of usana product.

Accepted Answer

Mitral Prolapse? & ?: Mitral valve prolapse, if that is what you mean, in the vast majority is a visual judgement only label (diagnosis) from a 2-d echo of no meaningful clinical significance, good or bad, for those told they have mvp & no basis for any symptoms; an illusion of dx. The more important issue is mitral leak. Study: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/flavonoid, usana just a marketing outfit; no clinical trials.

Question 10

can high blood density (high hematocite and hemoglobin and ..) cause death for me while i have mvp?

Accepted Answer

Hyperviscosity: If your blood is too thick and the hemoglobin and hematocrit are severely elevated this can result in end organ damage. This is known as hyperviscosity syndrome and can occur regardless of MVP's presence

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