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Hello i have a mild leaky mitral valve i also have palpitations is it anything i could be doing to reverse it or do better. i know i could exercise ?

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Palpitations: It is important to identify what the actual heart rhythm is when you experience palpitations. Wearing a heart monitor as an outpatient and making note of the exact time you experience palpitations would do this. If you're experiencing premature atrial or ventricular beats, a beta blocker could prevent them or reduce their frequency. Avoiding caffeine,alcohol and nicotine could help. See cardiologi

Answered 6/14/2018

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Get a heart eval: Palpitations can accompany an abnormal mitral valve that allows backward blood flow into the atrium. A cardiologist should assess degree of leaking and whether your palpitations (Ps) are due to a treatable condition called atrial fibrillation (AF). If not due to AF, Ps may lessen when not lying on the left side. Talk with your MD about beta blocker medication as a potential treatment for Ps.

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