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December 01, 2008  
EDUCATION CENTER: Symptoms

Clinical Overview
Definition		 Symptoms Diagnosis and Treatment

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    Mitral Valve Prolapse

    Symptoms
    Symptoms
    Most people with MVP have no symptoms. Those who do usually experience one or more of the following:

  • Chest pain
  • Shortness of breath, especially when lying down
  • Fatigue
  • Heart palpitations
  • Trouble breathing after exercise
  • Coughing
  • Panic attacks
  • Hypersensitive startle reflex
  • Extreme sensitivity to medications, caffeine, and alcohol
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Numbness or tingling in fingers and toes
  • Rapid heartbeat

    Last updated: 25-Feb-08

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