Floppy Mitral Valve
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Let's start by clarifying the term: a floppy mitral valve is a colloquial way of referring to mitral valve prolapse, in which this heart valve does not close firmly and one of its parts bulges slightly during the heartbeat.
How it presents: in many people it causes no discomfort, but sometimes it comes with palpitations, mild chest pain, fatigue, or a feeling of dizziness.
When is it worth getting checked? If you notice frequent irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath, or a murmur is detected, it is reasonable to look into it.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist evaluates how the valve works in adults, and the pediatric cardiologist when it is identified in childhood. If you have symptoms or a suspicion after a checkup, the advisable course is for a heart professional to evaluate your situation carefully.
Data on 42 doctors who treat floppy mitral valve
Which specialist treats floppy mitral valve?
A floppy mitral valve is a weakness of this heart valve's structures that can allow blood to leak backward. A cardiologist is the specialist who evaluates and monitors this condition. If you have palpitations, fatigue, or shortness of breath, see this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in floppy mitral valve
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Rigoberto Hernández
Dr. Ernesto Lozano Sabido
Dr. Javier Alberto Romero Sánchez
Dr. Nataly Minor Zarate
Dr. Misael Silva González
Dr. Javier Eduardo Mayorquín Carranza
Dr. Octavio Ocampo Valdez
Dr. Juan Aguirre Domínguez
Dr. Rubén Nicolás Mendoza
Frequently asked questions
What is floppy mitral valve?
Let's start by clarifying the term: a floppy mitral valve is a colloquial way of referring to mitral valve prolapse, in which this heart valve does not close firmly and one of its parts bulges slightly during the heartbeat.
Which doctor treats floppy mitral valve?
A floppy mitral valve is a weakness of this heart valve's structures that can allow blood to leak backward. A cardiologist is the specialist who evaluates and monitors this condition. If you have palpitations, fatigue, or shortness of breath, see this specialist.