What Is Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
2. What Are the Symptoms?
If the condition is mild, little blood leaks back into the atrium. In this case, there may be no symptoms at all. It is possible, however, for the condition to worsen over time. A person who originally has no symptoms may find that they begin to experience an increasing number of them over the years.
The symptoms people experience varies. Some experience dizziness or light-headedness. Others are easily fatigued. It is not uncommon for individuals to develop a cough and have shortness of breath, especially when being active. Heart palpitations or feeling like the heart skips a beat are also possible symptoms, as are chest pains and discomfort that are unrelated to a heart attack.
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