Dr Told Me That I Have Mvp When He Listen to My Heart Beat Posted: 12-14-03 22:04pm
During a general visit to my gp
i was told that I have mvp when he listen
to my heartbeat through a endo....
What should I do
is it confirm that I have mvp
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Joined: 15 Oct 2003 Posts: 207 Location: Orlando, Florida
Posted: 12-14-03 22:33pm
Hey there - I found out 6 years ago when I
was 19 that I have mvp. It is a
relatively minor heart defect that is
fairly common. Mvp is a defect in the
mitral valve of your heart where the valve
is deformed and doesn't completely close
when your heart beats. That causes small
amounts of blood to leak back into the
heart chamber and creates the murmurs
doctors hear when they listen to your
heart. Because this is considered a
minor defect, it doesn't require surgery
and the only extra thing you have to do is
to take antibiotics when you go to the
dentist to prevent infection of the valve.
Its just a minor inconvenience. The
classic symptoms of mvp can be rapid
heartbeat for no reason (such as when you
are resting), shortness of breath, chest
pains, lightheadedness, fatigue, etc.
All of these symptoms are minor and
usually are very brief.
I went to the university doctor
complaining of these symptoms and was told
nothing was wrong with me. I went home
over the holidays and mentioned them to my
regular doctor who ordered me to have some
tests including an ultrasound of my heart.
My doctor suspected mvp but the
ultrasound confirmed his suspicions.
It hasn't changed my life at all. I'm
just more aware of the symptoms now when
they happen (maybe once or twice every
couple of months) and I have to be sure to
take antibiotics before I visit the
dentist. Other than that, you are able
to lead a normal life. My doctor told me
that it is a defect you are born with and
many many people live their whole lives
and never know they have it and never have
any problems. I hope the diagnosis
didn't scare you too much - if you have
any questions feel free to let me know
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