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Mitral valve prolapse syndrome: interventions for symptom control
1College of Nursing & Health, Wright-State University-Miami Valley, USA.
Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN
|January 12, 1999
Summary
Mitral valve prolapse syndrome, a common heart condition, causes various symptoms like fatigue and chest pain. Fortunately, many non-drug treatments can help manage these symptoms effectively.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Mitral valve prolapse syndrome is the most prevalent valvular heart disorder.
- It is frequently linked to a spectrum of symptoms including anxiety, fatigue, palpitations, headaches, and chest pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the non-pharmacological interventions available for managing symptoms associated with mitral valve prolapse syndrome.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of non-drug interventions for mitral valve prolapse syndrome.
- Analysis of symptom alleviation strategies.
Main Results:
- Various non-pharmacological approaches can effectively address symptoms of mitral valve prolapse syndrome.
- These interventions offer alternatives or complements to drug therapies.
Conclusions:
- Non-drug interventions represent a viable and important strategy for managing mitral valve prolapse syndrome.
- Further research into optimizing these non-pharmacological treatments is warranted.