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Does mitral valve prolapse cause nonspecific symptoms?

B F Uretsky

    International Journal of Cardiology
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Idiopathic mitral valve prolapse (MVP) affects 4.6% of adults. While not linked to dizziness or fatigue, MVP patients showed higher rates of atypical chest pain and chronic anxiety.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Internal Medicine
    • Clinical Research

    Background:

    • Idiopathic mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common cardiac condition.
    • Understanding its prevalence and associated symptoms is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of idiopathic mitral valve prolapse in an adult general medical population.
    • To investigate the association between idiopathic MVP and various symptoms, including atypical chest pain and chronic anxiety.

    Main Methods:

    • Auscultation was used to identify idiopathic mitral valve prolapse in 972 consecutive adult patients.
    • Prevalence rates and symptom frequencies were compared between patients with and without MVP.
    • Statistical analysis was performed to assess the significance of observed differences.

    Main Results:

    • Idiopathic MVP was identified in 4.6% of the study population (45 out of 972 patients).
    • No significant difference in prevalence was observed between men and women, or based on age.
    • Patients with MVP reported significantly higher frequencies of atypical chest pain (13% vs. 4.3%) and chronic anxiety (8.8% vs. 2.9%) compared to those without MVP.
    • Symptoms like dizziness and fatigue were not significantly more prevalent in patients with MVP.

    Conclusions:

    • Idiopathic mitral valve prolapse is present in 4.6% of the adult general medical population.
    • Atypical chest pain and chronic anxiety are more frequently reported by individuals with idiopathic MVP.
    • The study suggests a potential link between MVP and these specific symptoms, warranting further investigation.

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