Do you know which medications you should avoid with mitral valve prolapse? Though most MVP sufferers are not aware of it, there are medications to avoid with mitral valve prolapse. That is, if you want to prevent MVP symptoms and complications. When you have mitral prolapse, …

Do you need antibiotics before dental work with mitral valve prolapse? Up until about a decade ago, the answer would almost always have been yes. In the past, antibiotic prophylaxis before dental work was recommended for the majority of patients with mitral valve prolapse, but that …

What is angina pectoris? Angina pectoris (angina) is the medical term for pain or discomfort experienced in the chest area. Usually a symptom of an underlying health problem, it occurs due to myocardial ischemia, where the body’s coronary arteries are obstructed or spasm, restricting blood flow …

What are beta blockers? What are beta blockers? Beta blockers are widely used prescription drugs that reduce strain on the heart. They do this by preventing (blocking) the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine from binding to the sympathetic nervous system’s beta receptors. There are three types …

Does caffeine affect mitral valve prolapse? Yes, more often than not, it does. Most Barlow’s Syndrome sufferers cite caffeine as one of the main instigators of their MVP symptoms. Asymptomatic patients report new symptoms when they ingest caffeine, and symptomatic patients find that the intensity of …