Mitral Valve Prolapse

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about mitral valve prolapse:	What is mitral valve prolapse (MVP)? What causes mitral valve prolapse? What are the symptoms? What increases my risk? Who is affected by mitral valve prolapse?
Being diagnosed:	How will my doctor diagnose mitral valve prolapse? What is an echocardiogram?
Getting treatment:	How is mitral valve prolapse treated? Will I need any medicines? Will I need surgery?
Ongoing concerns:	What other problems might happen? How often will I see my doctor?
Living with mitral valve prolapse:	What should I know about living with mitral valve prolapse? What can I do for general heart health? Can my child with mitral valve prolapse play sports?

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Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: February 9, 2009
Medical Review:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine George Philippides, MD - Cardiology
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