A member asked:

In regard that i've mvp, is it possible that i die suddenly or have stroke for any reason in this age? if yes, how much is its percent?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Association: Mitral valve prolapse association with sudden cardiac death has been reported, possibly due to ventricular arrhythmias. The risk is still quite low especially given how common mitral valve prolapse is. I am not aware of increased risk of stroke, unless there is atrial fibrillation.

Answered 11/20/2013

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