what are some major signs of mitral valve prolapse and how would i know if i have it?

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Answer 1

Echocardiogram: You have an echocardiogram done and you then know if you have mitral valve prolapse and how severe it is or not.

Answer 2

No symptoms: Mitral valve prolapse is a description of how the mitral valve closes. In the majority of patients it has no symptoms. In a subset of patients their mitral valve will leak. This is called insufficiency or regurgitation. If severe enough then the patients may have symptoms of shortness of breath fatigue weakness etc.

Answer 3

Yes: Mvp by itself should not limit you in anyway whatsoever. Just have a check-up and echocardiogram prior to enrolling.

Answer 4

Probably yes: Mitral valve prolapse without any regurgitation (leaking valve) should not be a problem; however, every organization has certain standards and i would check with the department's medical staff.

Answer 5

Hard to comment: MVP is quite variable. It may or may not be associated with a leaky mitral valve. It may have no effect on a persons health or place them at risk of heart failure. Since it has such a wide range of possibilities there is no simple answer. Any job that requires physical stamina will also have a set of standards you must meet before acceptance into sponsored training. I would look into that 1st.

Answer 6

Numerous: Mitral valve prolapse can be diagnosed by physical examination and echocardiography. The physical examination will reveal a midsystolic click and a late systolic murmur. Echocardiography will be able to show prolapse of the mitral valve into the left atrium, a thickened mitral valve, and possibly mitral regurgitation.

Answer 7

Echo or listening: By either performing a thorough physical examination or better, by performing an ultrasound of the heart.

Answer 8

Rarel: Mitral valve prolapse can cause palpitations, shortness of breath, or chest pain but isi seldom fatal. If the valve is leaking severely or if it gets infected, the problem can become serious.

Answer 9

No: Mitral valve prolapse is really a description of how the leaflets come together. Normally the leaflets meet slightly below the valve but in prolapse the leaflets bow up into the left atrium. Valves can function normally even with prolapse. In some people the prolapse can cause the valve to leak. But prolapse by itself is not fatal.

Answer 10

Not Usually But: Oral herpes is a common infection of the mouth area. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (hsv-1). There are two types of hsv, termed hsv-1 and hsv-2. See links for more information: 1) http://www.Emedicinehealth.Com/oral_herpes/article_em.Htm 2) http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000606.Htm.

Answer 11

It depends...: If you're asking whether your own oral herpes (cold sores) can be transmitted to your own genital area, the answer is no -- or extremely rarely if it happens at all. However, if someone with oral herpes performs oral sex on a partner, the partner may get genital herpes.

Answer 12

Absolutely: You can get type 1 which is oral herpes in the genital region and u can get type 2 which is genital herpes in the mouth or lips.

Answer 13

If needed, ß-blocker: There are no medications that will "remedy" or reverse mitral valve prolapse. There are many symptoms associated with this very common cardiac condition, most of which may be bothersome, but are usually benign. If the symptoms, e.g., chest discomfort or arrhythmia, become bothersome or interfere with quality of life, an empiric trial of a beta-blocker may be worthwhile.

Answer 14

Nada: Leave it alone. If it's not associated with regurgitation or only mild to moderate regurgitation, it causes no symptoms and requires no treatment. If there is severe regurgitation, there are strict criteria for valve repair. In the most severe and rare form in which there is a tear in the attachments, surgery is necessary to repair the valve.

Answer 15

Depends: Most of the time, it is a minor problem. It can result in significant leakage of the valve, chest pain, palpitations, valve infection, and heart rhythm disturbances. So it really depends on the severity of the problem. Fortunately, most cases are relatively benign. We used to routinely give antibiotics prior to dental and other procedures, but that is no longer recommended.

Answer 16

Often little: Mitral valve prolapse is a description of how the valve closes. It can be associated with a leak and does increase your risk of developing a leaking valve in the future. But most never need any surgery. You do need to be careful because your valve is a little more prone to get infected. So taking an antibiotic like Amoxicillin before seeing the dentist is important. Also regular dr visits a must.

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