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Hello doctor, i am having mild mitral valve prolapse with mild mitral regurgitation. does i get endocarditis or it is very rare?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possible but rare: You can significantly reduce your risk for endocarditis by following preventative guidelines (sbe prophylaxis) in situations that dsput you at risk.
Answered 9/1/2013
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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.
Answered 1/6/2015
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