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Is mitral valve prolapse considered heart disease? |
Is mitral valve prolapse considered heart disease? Yes Mitral Valve Prolapse is considered as heart disease. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a heart valve condition marked by the displacement of an abnormally thickened mitral valve leaflet into the left atrium during systole. In its nonclassic form, MVP carries a low risk of complications. In severe cases of classic MVP, complications include mitral regurgitation, infective endocarditis, and 鈥?in rare circumstances 鈥?cardiac arrest usually resulting in sudden death. SYMPTOMS : Some patients with MVP experience heart palpitations, atrial fibrillation, or syncope, though the prevalence of these symptoms does not differ significantly from the general population. Between 11 and 15% of patients experience moderate chest pain and shortness of breath. These symptoms are most likely not caused directly by the prolapsing mitral valve, but rather by the mitral regurgitation that often results from prolapse. For unknown reasons, MVP patients tend to have a low body mass index (BMI) and are typically leaner than individuals without MVP. Other features associated with MVP include Pectus excavatum, scoliosis, greater armspan than height, fatigue, and unusual joint flexibility. Sudden death - Severe mitral valve prolapse is associated with arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation that may progress and lead to sudden death. As there is no evidence that a prolapsed valve itself contributes to such arrythmias, these complications are more likely due to mitral regurgitation and congestive heart failure. Treatment - Mitral valve prolapse can be treated with surgical replacement of the mitral valve. This may be necessary in as many as 11% of patients with classic MVP, and is indicated for patients with an ejection fraction below 60% and progressive left ventricular dysfunction. Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/mitral_valv... well it depends on whos asking if your ins co is asking they might consider it a disease if your retg dr is asking no its not its a condition Typically not though it depends on why you have a prolapse. It is typically considered a structural defect, and depends on the severity of the prolapse. They are graded (0, + or 0.5, 1, 1+ (or 1.5),2,3,4 etc) anything less than a 1 is considered normal. Surgery is typically not recommended unless it is 2 or greater. Surgery is typically done via open chest though in England they are now beginning to replace valves with a "Pull through" device introduced through a femoral artery or vein depending on where the valve needs to go. Me the Critical Care RN some times no and sometimes yes,it depends on severity of prolapse. Seems that people are having difficulty giving you a direct answer. No, MVP is not considered heart disease although it can lead to heart disease. It is a condition. |
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