What is mitral valve prolapse?
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is defined as prolapse or billowing of one or both mitral valve leaflets into the left atrium during systole (contraction of the heart).
How do members experience mitral valve prolapse?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mitral valve prolapse*
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Fatigue
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Shortness of breath with exertion
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Stress
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Pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for mitral valve prolapse*
Who has mitral valve prolapse on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 31 | |
| 30s | 68 | |
| 40s | 114 | |
| 50s | 154 | |
| 60s | 177 | |
| 70+ | 93 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 101 | |
| Female | 535 |