Can mitral valve prolapse go away?

Question

I am 25 and was diagnosed with MVP when I was 12, and that was the last time I saw a cardiologist as well. When I have mentioned it to my doctors along the years, they have not seemed very worried because they cannot hear the characteristic clicking the valves make. I was wondering if you can outgrow MVP? I still have problems with occasional headaches, palpitations, extreme caffeine sensitivity and seasonal affective disorder which makes me think that even if they can't hear it, it might still be there.

Answer 1

MVP is a congenital problem - I have never heard of someone outgrowing it. About 2-3% of the population has this "problem." Heart sounds do not imply its relative seriousness. Symptoms, however, do.

Here's what to look for:
A racing or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
Dizziness, lightheadedness
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, often when lying flat or after physical exertion
Fatigue
Chest pain that's not associated with a heart attack or coronary artery disease

You can ignore mild palpitations, caffeine sensitivity, and seasonal affective d/o - they are not implicated in MVP. Nonetheless, it makes sense to have an echocardiogram to establish if the valve leaks, and if so, the extent. That will dictate how often, if at all, it needs monitoring. It also will give you information about whether you need antibiotics prior to a dental procedure.

Good luck.

Answer 2

.Mitral valve prolapse infers that the valve between your left atrium and ventricle or the opening (anula) is defective. A large number of people are effected but in varied degrees. Because the 2 leaflets comprising the valve do not seal efficiently, the causes some of the pressure generated by your left ventricle to be forced back into the atrium and cause the "murmur" or sound of the regurgitation. In most people, this does not cause a problem unless the heart is put under more stress and regurgitation is significant enough to cause a decreased output of your primary pumping chamber or the valve or cords attaching the valve "rupture". This, of course will cause increased symptoms. (shortness of breath, dizziness). It is very important to understand if you need preventive antibiotics if having dental or other surgical procedures: Because of the regurgitation(turbulence) the risk of infection in the valve is greater and has the potential of causing even further damage. Many people have associated palpitations and in fact, heart rate and rhythm disturbances: This/these combinations, sometimes requiring" blood thinners" to prevent small blot clots from forming in the turbulence produced by the valve or an erratic rhythm. The remedies, usually based on periodic echocardiograms are medical treatment to address symptoms or surgical replacement of the valve ( mechanical or tissue). Both require ongoing blood thinners, for life. Some new, "microsurgical" procedures are being investigated but are not , yet, in common use. Again, this is a very common disorder with a wide range of severity but does require, periodic follow up with your medical provider. I hope this addresses your concerns.

Answer 3

Your born with a mitral heart prolapse, (although some infections can cause it),and it usually doesnt manifest itself as being overtly dangerous, unless your exerting yourself physically. because it controls the blood entering the atria to the ventricle, the worst that can happen is an overflow in the ventricles, which isnt deemed life threatening serious -unless theres another acute medical condition.
Id stress to your doctors that your worried about it, and they should, (if their competent), reinforce that you can happily live with it, forgoing anything else not serious with you.
if you need any more help just holler - am sure reading up on the subject would be good for me :)
all the best

Answer 4

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