A member asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on living with mitral valve prolapse.

24 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

Ignore: MVP is common, and at times uncomfortable (atypical chest pain, palms), but only rarely dangerous.

Answered 8/4/2016

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Ignore: It's a common finding—up to 10% have it, more likely in young women. It's not a disease!

Answered 4/17/2019

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Ignore: If one has MVP, ask whether it is complicated by a valve leak; if not, it's usually benign.

Answered 11/29/2014

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Dr. Umesh Patel answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Ignore: MVP may be associated with Dysautonomia, POTS, Tachycardia, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, etc.

Answered 2/23/2015

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Ignore: Mitral valve prolapse. most do not need surgery. Live Your Life Fully!

Answered 1/18/2019

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