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Is it ok to get a tattoo if you have mitral valve prolapse?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tattoo: Sure, if you have no panic or fear of sharp objects, and of course, if the tattooer is reputable.

Answered 7/10/2018

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Tattoo: Getting a tattoo is always an infection risk. If you get infected and seed the valve, mitral endocarditis isn't fun. If the tattoo is important enough to risk that ................

Answered 4/22/2018

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