is heart surgery a possibility for me?

[shann]

I was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse about 5 years ago but have had symptoms for about 7 years. I took twice-daily medication for 3 years but decided to stop because of side effects. There was an issue found not only with my Mitral Valve but also with the electrical impulses running my heart. I’ve had semi-annual checkups at my cardiologist with many holter-moniter tests, ultrasounds, EKGs, and a stress test. My cardiologist has decided that he’s only treating me because I’m uncomfortable. I’m tired of everything I’ve read about MVP “not being a real disease” and all that because it is very real to me. I’m tired of the palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, low blood pressure, tachycardia, and everything else associated with my problem. I want to be able to walk up the stairs and not feel like I just ran a ten-mile race. I want to be able to run more than 10 feet without feeling like I’m going to pass out. I’m only 19, and I don’t want to rely on medication and physical restriction to keep me healthy for the rest of my life. What if I have problems later on with giving birth or something? Is there anything I can do that will permanently fix my problem? Is surgery possible? I’m not afraid to try anything. Is there a form of surgery in combination with a pacemaker or something that can fix the problem both with my thickened valve and the electrical problems?

[Purple98Lady]

Hi,

There is surgery to replace the valve but I'm not a Dr. and maybe you should ask your cardiologist if this is an option for you. With such severe symptoms and your age, it would seem something could be done for you to have a better quality of life. Discuss it with him and even get a second opinion.


http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000180.htm

[nichole]

Mitral valve prolapse also called as MVP is a heart disease due to abnormally thickened mitral valve leaflet the most common symptoms of it are chest pain, anxiety, fatigue, and somehow migraine. This one don't need any treatment because there is no complication occur to those who have this. I can suggest that those who have MVP must undergo different therapies.