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ConditionName

Mitral valve prolapse

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Atypical chest pain; NOT ON EXERTION; varies in location and intensity; palpitation; anxiety; nonexceptional pain of short duration; Panic attack; Syncope

PhysicalFindings

Arrhythmia; possible midsystolic click heard over apex; heard best while patient is in sitting or squatting position; 
Valsalva and standing worsen;
Squatting and handgrip improve;

ClinicalTests

ECG; echocardiogram

RiskFactors

Marfan syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Arrhythmia
Sudden death
CHF
Bacterial endocarditis

ProgressionFromCondition

Very common
Normal for 2-5%, mostly female, young with no risk factors
Often asymptomatic

TreatmentOptions

No treatment most of the time;
BB – when symptomatic;
Prophylaxis for endocarditis when with murmur, not only click;

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/valvular-disorders/mitral-valve-prolapse-mvp