Hi doctor,my husband,30has been diagnosed with mvp with trival mr 3 years ago, that time he experienced palpitations, because of what he went to cardiologist, since then he is fine, no medications,my question is how often he should repeat echo and how fatal it is?
Hello Thanks for posting at Chat Doctor. Mitral valve prolapse is not a serious condition and people suffering from MVP lead a normal life. But of course there must be regular ECG's and 2D Echo to see if there is any progression of disease in form of leak between the valves (MR). So yearly 2 D echo has to be done. Also since he has a prolapsed valve, it is more prone to blood-borne infections (infective endocarditis). So any surgery if required to be done anywhere in the body in the future, he must be on prophylactic antibiotics. Otherwise, he can lead a symptom free life. As your cardiologist has already evaluated you for palpitations, you can be secure enough. I recommend taking an ECG during the symptoms of palpitations.  If ECG during this period is normal, you can stop worrying about it. Wishing him good healthRegards