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Mitral valve prolapse

Alternative Names: Barlow's syndrome; Floppy mitral valve; Myxomatous mitral valve; Billowing mitral valve; Systolic click-murmur syndrome; Prolapsing mitral leaflet syndrome Prevention: This condition itself may not be preventable, but some complications are. Discuss any history of heart valve disease or congenital heart disease before any treatment by the health care provider or dentist. Text Continues Below Any dental work, including cleaning, and any invasive procedure can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream. This bacteria can infect a damaged mitral valve, causing endocarditis. Giving antibiotics to prevent infection (rather than waiting for infection to develop) is recommended for individuals with mitral valve prolapse when a significant regurgitation is documented. Other physicians recommend antibiotics when moderate to severe mitral valve prolapse has been confirmed and a "click" is present at auscultation.

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