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What do you suggest if my cardiologist said i had a prolapsed mitro valve..what is this?
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Monitor & Follow-Up: Mitral valve prolapse is quite common and often benign. Some people can have symptoms like brief chest pains or palpitations. In a small number of people, the valve can leak called "regurgitation" and so it is important to follow-up with your cardiologist to monitor for this.
Answered 8/24/2014
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