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A 19-year-old male asked:
Hello sir, i am having mild mitral valve prolapse with mild regurgitation. what will be my lifespan.what are the chances of progressing this condition?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 57 years experience
Very good life: Reduce your risk factors by good cardiovascular behavior.
Good dental hygiene
avoid infections
regular followup and echo
may need valve repair along the way but well tolerated and good duration!
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Dr. Sarosh Batlivalaanswered
Pediatric Cardiology 17 years experience
Cannot Be Certain: Unfortunately, there is no specific answer to your questions. Mitral valve prolapse can progress. If the mitral regurgitaion (mr) remains mild, then there should be little-if-any impact on life span. However, if it progresses and leads to severe mr, there can be a serious impact to quality of life and life span. Follow-up is critical, so see a cardiologist regularly to answer your questions.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Natalie Gearyanswered
Pediatrics 31 years experience
Mitral: Mild mitral valve prolapse is very common in thin women especially but please see a cardiologist for an echo to determine the severity.
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Last updated Aug 22, 2018
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