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Why is weight lifting prohibited for poeple who has mitral valve prolapse?
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MVP and Weight Lifti: Patients with mitral valve prolapse can do all kind of physical activities as tolerated but weight lifting is not allowed as my that action one can faint.The reason is straining and heavy lifting involves valsalva maneuver that is that sinus of valsalva is stimulated by straining, that can cause a fainting attack and can cause serious injuries as well.
Answered 7/23/2012
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