Diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse, is it curable? Is there any treatment other than replacement surgery?
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If MVP is leading to valve leakage which is moderate to severe then the only treatment is surgerical repair/replacement and you should get it done timely so that it doesn't lead to any dilatation of heart chambers. No medical treatment can reverse the leakage.
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Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) occurs when one of your heart's valves doesn't work properly. The flaps of the valve are "floppy" and don't close tightly. Most people who have the condition are born with it. It also tends to run in families. Most of the time, MVP doesn't cause any problems. Rarely, blood can leak the wrong way through the floppy valve. This can cause Palpitations (feelings that your heart is skipping a beat, fluttering, or beating too hard or too fast) Shortness of breath Cough Fatigue, dizziness, or anxiety Migraine headaches Chest discomfort Most people who have mitral valve prolapse (MVP) don't need treatment because they don't have symptoms and complications. If you need treatment for MVP, medicines can help relieve symptoms or prevent complications. Very few people will need surgery to repair or replace the mitral valve. MVP puts you at risk for infective endocarditis, a kind of heart infection. Get back to me with the reports and a detailed history for a more personalized response.
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