Can MVP patients engage in sports?
This issue is still controversial. Some cardiologists advise MVP patients with definite click and murmurs to avoid competitive sports to prevent the occasional rupture of chorda tendinae that will lead to severe Mitral Regurgitation and serious heart failure. Others do not restrict their patients from sports activities, even those that require maximum effort. A scientific consensus has not been developed yet. The patient’s tolerance (or lack of it) to strenuous physical activities (as evidenced by any symptom present) is one best guide to use in making the final decision. The vast majority of MVP patients enjoy full and active lives with no restrictions What is the treatment for MVP? As alluded to earlier, the overwhelming majority of patients with Mitral Valve Prolapse do not have symptoms at all, will have no problem, and do not require any treatment whatsoever. MVP patients with leaky mitral valve may need antibiotics during dental or surgical procedures to prevent endocarditis as m
