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A 20-year-old male asked:
Hello doctor, i am having mild mitral valve prolapse with mild mitral regurgitation. does i get endocarditis or it is very rare?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Chapmananswered
Cardiology 43 years experience
Possible but rare: You can significantly reduce your risk for endocarditis by following preventative guidelines (sbe prophylaxis) in situations that dsput you at risk.
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Dr. David Savageanswered
32 years experience
Low risk : As long as those are your only heart problems, your risk of endocarditis is quite low. As a matter of fact, people in your situation no longer have to take antibiotics before dental work.
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Last updated Jan 6, 2015
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