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Most persons do not have symptoms. Those that do may experience sharp, left-sided chest pain. Some complain of fatigue, or a pounding feeling in the chest. Others can have an irregular heart beat and even pass out.

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What is the medical abbreviation meaning mitral valve prolapse?

MVP is the medical abbreviation meaning mitral valve prolapse


How dangerous is mitral valve prolapse?

In rare cases, mitral valve prolapse can cause sudden death. Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) could kill you if it is serious. There are some symptoms but most people don't get them. There are a racing heart, chest pains, dizziness, fatigue, and shortness of breath. You can get a heart replacement but it is extremely expensive usually between $500 and $10000.


Is Mitral Valve Prolapse a class III heart condition?

Class III refers to the degree of congestive heart failure, but not directly to mitral valve prolapse. Ask your cardiologist if you have any degree of heart failure as a result of mitral valve prolapse.


When the bicuspid valve enters the left atrium during systole is called?

When the bicuspid valve enters the left atrium during systole, it is called mitral valve prolapse. This condition occurs when the mitral valve does not close properly, causing backward flow of blood into the left atrium. It can lead to symptoms like palpitations and shortness of breath.


Is there a Cure for mitral valve prolapse?

Honey, there's no magic potion for mitral valve prolapse. Treatment options include medication to manage symptoms, monitoring the condition, and in severe cases, surgery may be necessary. So, no cure, but there are ways to keep it in check.


Mitral valve prolapse allows blood to enter where?

Mitral valve prolapse allows blood to enter into the left atrium. This often results in the valve not forming a tight seal.


What does MVP mean in medicine?

mitral valve prolapse


Is it possible to get pregnant with mitral valve prolapse?

Definitely... I just did it.


Can a patient with mitral valve prolapse receive a massage?

yes they can


Does the mitral valve prolapse increase decrease the stroke volume?

Mitral valve prolapse may decrease the stroke volume, if it is associated with significant backflow. It decreases the effeciency of the left ventricular contraction.


What has the author Nancy Tkaczuk written?

Nancy Tkaczuk has written: 'Mitral valve prolapse' -- subject(s): Displacement, Mitral valve


Why does mitral valve prolapse occur more often than tricuspid prolapse?

Because there is much more pressure on the mitral valve.Mitral valve prolapse occur more often than tricuspid valve prolapses because the mitral valve is attached to the left ventricle by two chordae tendinae, whereas the tricuspid valve adheres to the right ventricle via three chordae tendinae. Thus, the tricuspid valve has more stability and is less likely to prolapse.