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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about living with mitral valve prolapse.

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Ignore: Ask your doctor if mitral prolapse is a problem for you.

Answered 7/15/2017

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Dr. Umesh Patel answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Ignore: Adding a daily omega fish oils supplement often helps symptoms.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Ask your doctor if you need antibiotics before any dental work.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: Avoid dehydration, stimulant meds or supplements, and get plenty of rest to cope with MVP.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tell: Tell your doctor you would like an echocardiogram (sonogram of the heart) to detect MVP.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ask: Ask your Dr., with recent guidelines, do you need antibiotics before dental work or procedures.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Dr. Carlos Orrego answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Ignore: Do not worry too much about your condition.

Answered 11/10/2019

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