CA
A 32-year-old male asked:
What are some of the risk factors for getting mitral valve prolapse?
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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
The risk factors for getting Mitral valve prolapse include:: Infection of heart valves, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Congenital heart disease, Heart attack, Ischemia, Rheumatic heart disease, Marfan syndrome, Scoliosis.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Can mitral valve prolapse get worse over time?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
53 years experience
Prolapse: Mitral prolapse can get worse over time but often does not.
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CA
A 32-year-old male asked:
What is Mitral valve prolapse a risk factor for?
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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Mitral valve prolapse is a risk factor for:: Infection of heart valves, Mitral regurgitation, Wolff Parkinson White syndrome, Bacterial endocarditis.
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1.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Lafayette, LA
A 93-year-old female asked:
Do you have a much higher risk of storke if you have mitral valve prolapse?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
No : The increased risk is infinitesimal.
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India
A 20-year-old male asked:
Does mitral valve prolapse increase the risk of kidney diseases?
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Dr. Rick Kochanswered
Cardiology 24 years experience
No: These 2 completely different processes.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Is it ok to get a tattoo if you have mitral valve prolapse?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Tattoo: Sure, if you have no panic or fear of sharp objects, and of course, if the tattooer is reputable.
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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