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What should i do for shortness of breath related to mitral valve prolapse?
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Mitral valve: If your mitral valve prolapse is that bad find out if is from arrhythmia, or heart failure from the cardiologist as they are treated differently. Sometimes surgery is needed.
Answered 7/7/2013
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Common things: Non smoker weight loss regular cardiovascular toning do what you can do- some will eventually need mitral repair or surgery but not all!
Answered 5/5/2013
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