Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome

Mitral valve prolapse syndrome (MVPS) refers to a group of symptoms:

• Palpitations



• Anxiety



• Hyperventilation, i.e. rapid breathing



• Chest pain



• Easy fatigue



• Numbness



• Dizziness
  

It is interesting to know that these symptoms may occur both in patients with MVP and in those without it.

To alleviate these symptoms, you should:

• avoid stimulants such as caffeine, alcohol



• avoid fatigue



• reduce stress



• do aerobic exercise 3 times a week for 12 weeks

It is important that you change your lifestyle little by little and consistenly. Give yourself several weeks. Get positive feedbacks and encouragement from spouses, friends, or support groups.

Taking appropriate supplements or medications can help. MVP patients with low serum magnesium may benefit from taking magnesium supplements for 5 weeks. Those with anxiety, panic attack, or depression should consult their physicians for appropriate treatments.