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How Can A Mitral Valve Prolapse Be Treated?

Is it safe to be swimming in cold water (8 c) . I have mitral valve prolapse and felt as though I was going to faint when I got out of the water. My doctor never gave me an answer. She only sent me for tests, one of which has an eight month wait list! I d like to know before then. Thanks.
posted on Thu, 29 Jun 2017
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Hi,

The key point of this history to be further evaluated is mitral regurgitation. TEE (transesophageal echocardiography) is necessary to evaluate more accurately mitral valve morphology and the severity of regurgitation.

Correctly quantifying the mitral regurgitation severity would give rise to the appropriate management strategy. This means the meticulous scheduled follow ups regimen by periodic cardiac ultrasound (to quantify mitral regurgitation progression), to better decide medication regimen, and if indications are met to decide the right time of surgical correction (if ever would be necessary).

Meanwhile, I would recommend you never to forget prophylactic antibiotics strategy for endocarditis, during any periprocedural invasive interventions periods. Just discuss with your doctor about the mentioned issues.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can A Mitral Valve Prolapse Be Treated?

Hi, The key point of this history to be further evaluated is mitral regurgitation. TEE (transesophageal echocardiography) is necessary to evaluate more accurately mitral valve morphology and the severity of regurgitation. Correctly quantifying the mitral regurgitation severity would give rise to the appropriate management strategy. This means the meticulous scheduled follow ups regimen by periodic cardiac ultrasound (to quantify mitral regurgitation progression), to better decide medication regimen, and if indications are met to decide the right time of surgical correction (if ever would be necessary). Meanwhile, I would recommend you never to forget prophylactic antibiotics strategy for endocarditis, during any periprocedural invasive interventions periods. Just discuss with your doctor about the mentioned issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.