|
|
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Alternate Names : Barlow's Syndrome, Billowing Mitral Valve, Floppy Mitral Valve, Myxomatous Mitral Valve, Prolapsing Mitral Leaflet Syndrome, Systolic Click-Murmur Syndrome
 See all Pictures & Images
Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment
In most cases there are no or few symptoms and treatment is not necessary. There are no restrictions on activity or diet.
Hospitalization may be required for diagnosis or treatment of severe symptoms. Surgical repair or valve replacement may be required if severe mitral regurgitation develops, or if symptoms worsen.
Antibiotics are prescribed if bacterial infection is present or if dental work is planned. Anti-arrhythmics (drugs which regulate the heart rhythm) may be needed to control irregular heart rhythms. Vasodilators (drugs that dilate blood vessels) reduce the workload of the heart. Digitalis may be used to strengthen the heartbeat, and diuretics (water pills) may be used to remove excess fluid in the lungs.
Propranolol may be given for palpitations or chest pain. Anticoagulants (blood thinners) may be used to prevent clot formation if atrial fibrillation is present; atrial fibrillation increases the chances of clot formation).
Today's Top News Stories | • | 79 Million Americans Struggle to Pay Medical Bills - Aug 20, 2008, 09:00
New numbers show the problem is getting worse, not better, even for middle class. | • | Compression Stockings Often Incorrectly Used - Aug 20, 2008, 09:00
29% of patients had problems with size of devices used to prevent deep vein clots, study finds. | • | Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk - Aug 19, 2008, 17:00
Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds. | • | Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report - Aug 19, 2008, 16:00
At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado. | • | Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia - Aug 19, 2008, 16:00
Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing.
|
|
Jump to another section
• Definition
• Mitral Valve Prolapse Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Mitral Valve Prolapse Symptoms & Signs
• Mitral Valve Prolapse Prevention
• Mitral Valve Prolapse Diagnosis & Tests
• Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment
• Mitral Valve Prolapse Prognosis
• Mitral Valve Prolapse Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Angina - Stable
• Arrhythmias
• Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
• Atrial Septal Defect
• Blood Clots
• Endocarditis
• Heart Disease
• Marfan Syndrome
• Scoliosis
• Stroke
Tests & Exams
• Blood Pressure
• Chest MRI
• Chest X-Ray
• ECG
• Echocardiogram
• Thoracic CT
Surgery & Procedures
• Heart Valve Surgery
Other Topics
• Benign
• Breathing Difficulty
• Breathing Difficulty - Lying Down
• Chest Pain
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Heartbeat Sensations
• Invasive
• Symptomatic
Review Date : 9/23/2002
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review: Seth Keller, M.D., Division of Cardiology, Yale New Haven Medical Center, New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/25/2002).
|
|
