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Does an asymptomatic mitral valve prolapse make an otherwise healthy and active 32 y/o man higher risk for covid-19 complications? need to know for work (college instructor). thanks!

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MVP: Mild MVP should pose no extra risk for covid19 infection, but there is slightly more susceptibility of developing supraventricular tachyarrythmias with high fever and/or factors which cause increase in heart rate as people with MVP have a higher incidence of atrial irritability.

Answered 5/21/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: Valve regurgitation or stenosis, or moderate to severe prolapse are risk factors for severe COVID 19 illness. It is not known if mild mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a significant risk factor.

Answered 7/22/2020

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