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I have mitral valve prolapse. also have dull left side chest ache off and on. had 2 nuclear stress tests. both negative. is this symptomatic of mvp?

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Prolapse : Mvp is not necessarily symptomatic. Your chest ache may well have a musculoskeletal or no cardiac cause.

Answered 8/22/2018

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Dr. RENATA FORD answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Probably not: The symptoms of mitral valve prolapse are usually related to the valve being leaky - usually shortness of breath or palpitations. If you have leaky valve ( regurgitation) that is severe and for a long time, you can develop an irregular rhythm or high pressures in the lung. It is good to intervene before you develop symptoms, but only if you have severe regurgitation ( shown by an echocardiogram).

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