What Is Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
10. What Is the Prognosis?
For most people, the prognosis is very good. Some with this condition will never experience any symptoms and will maintain the same quality of life they would have without the condition. Even those with mild symptoms may not ever require treatment.
There is the potential for mitral valve prolapse to worsen over time, requiring treatment. The condition is seldom life-threatening, but if symptoms are serious enough, going without treatment can result in complications, including heart failure.
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