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Can mitral valve prolapse get worse over time?

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Prolapse: Mitral prolapse can get worse over time but often does not.

Answered 7/26/2013

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Commonly yes: Regular followup and echocardiograms are appropriate. Not all progress to need surgery.

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Answered 7/28/2013

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