What side effects are there with a Mitral Valve Prolapse? I have this condition -I have to take Amoxicillin..?

Question

Before Surgury, Dental Cleanings etc. Yesterday I found out that an online friend died from complications from this. My Doctor hasn't told me of any possible complications or side effects. If you are a Doctor, Nurse or a person with this Disorder etc. who can shed some light on this-I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Your information could save my life or the life of other people reading this.

Answer 1

Amoxicillin is prophylatic for Endocarditis. Since you have MVP ( Mitral Valve Prolapse) there is high possibity for Mitral Regurgitation, (blood flowing to the atrium when contraction, instead of going in to the Aorta). This regurgitant jet will cause damage to the lining of the atrium in due course of time that area might be infected, which will be cause of endocarditis, thats why you are given prophylactic antibiotic therapy.

Complicaiton for MVP:

Infective Endocarditis, Thrombosis of Left Atrium, Emobli Event, Arrhythmia, Pulmonary Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure.

Other than that, complication can be of any type if not treated or due to secondary conditions.

Answer 2

Mitral valve prolapse causes "mitral regurgitation" late. Mitral valve permits blood flow from left ventricle to left atrium even while left ventricle pumps blood into Aorta(systemic circulation)
A pan systolic murmur is heared in procardium.(Chest)
Long standing (more than 20 yrs) cases can go into complications like heart failure.
Amoxycillin is safe even for prolonged use.

Answer 3

My sister and I both have mitral Valve Prolapse. I don't understand what you are asking, but we have to take it before any appointment where bleeding could be involved. WE have not had any serious complications with it. Yet.

I hope we helped!

Answer 4

I'm sure you already know what it is and I'm equally sure you will get many responses copying and pasting information from the web about every aspect of the syndrome. I decided not to do that and give you a link to a forum of others that have the same questions and apprehention that you do. I have found that people relate best with others that are in the same or similar circumstance.
I wish you the best and hope this forum provides you with a valuable source of information.

http://amazingforums.com/forum/MVPSUPPORT/forum.html

Ok, since no one else has supplied you with info, you can look at the link below to find out more. I won't copy and paste it here since I know you can read it there at your leisure. Best wishes.

http://www.nursing.wright.edu/practice/mvp/default.htm