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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
More information on my diagnosis.
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More information on my diagnosis.
by Loni, Aug 13, 1999 12:00AM
I have just been diagnosed with trivial anterior leaflet valve prolapse with mild regurgitation. Can you give me more information and a better explanation on this. My doctor says it is trivial but I will have to take antibiotics before any dental procedures.
Is this the same thing as Mitral valve prolapse?
Is this the same thing as Mitral valve prolapse?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Aug 13, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Loni,
You do indeed have mitral valve prolapse or MVP. This is a condition where the leaflets of the mitral valve are particularly long and move back into tahe atrial chamber with closure. This may or may not be associated with regurgitation. This is usually well tolerated but should be followed yearly to determin if your valve becomes more leaky ( regurgitant) over time.
You should take antibiotics with any dental or GIor GU procedure as this will decrease any risk of endocarditis or infection to the lining of your heart.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own
doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call
1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart
Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to
address your cardiac problem.
You do indeed have mitral valve prolapse or MVP. This is a condition where the leaflets of the mitral valve are particularly long and move back into tahe atrial chamber with closure. This may or may not be associated with regurgitation. This is usually well tolerated but should be followed yearly to determin if your valve becomes more leaky ( regurgitant) over time.
You should take antibiotics with any dental or GIor GU procedure as this will decrease any risk of endocarditis or infection to the lining of your heart.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own
doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call
1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart
Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to
address your cardiac problem.
