Mitralisklepprolaps II: Beoordeling en Behandeling

Mitral Valve Prolapse, or MVP, is typically asymptomatic in most patients.

However, some patients experience palpitations, chest pain, dyspnea, fatigue, dizziness, and anxiety.

Assessment begins with patient history collection and physical examination, focusing on cardiac auscultation.

A mid-systolic click, often followed by a late systolic murmur, is a hallmark of MVP.

The primary diagnostic tool is transthoracic echocardiography, which evaluates mitral leaflet thickening, the extent of prolapse, and the severity of mitral regurgitation.

Electrocardiograms detect arrhythmias, while chest X-rays assess heart size, especially in suspected congestive heart failure cases.

Medical management includes nitrates, calcium channel blockers, or beta-blockers for symptoms like palpitations and chest pain.

Patients with atrial fibrillations may receive aspirin or anticoagulants.

Surgical interventions, such as mitral valve replacement or repair, may be necessary for severe mitral regurgitation or left ventricular dysfunction.