Question:
Was anyone diagnosed with Mitro valve prolapse prior to surgery?

I am curious if anyone has had this problem prior to surgery. I was diagnosed with it a few months after taking the lovely phen -fen drug. Was taking blood thinners for a while and then my palpitations stopped as I lost a little weight. Have not taken the blood thinners in a few years and now the palpitations are coming back. Trying to cut out all caffeine. Was curious if anyone was approved through their insurance with this problem and if they had to go back on their medicine or if the palpitations simply went away. Is this considered a co-morbidities?? Thanks Saphya S    — Saphya S. (posted on July 11, 2002)

July 11, 2002
I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse years ago but have never had any symptoms. I did make my dr aware of it and he required a cardiac clearance before surgery. They did an ultrasound and found nothing that prevented me from having the surgery.
   — ctyst

July 11, 2002
From what I was told, it's a "common thing" in women at a certain age. I wouldn't stress over it too much, but do remain in touch with your PCP. I have mitral valve prolapse, (whatever it is) and to my knowledge it's not been a bother to me. It's sorta like a heart murmur-correct me if I'm wrong, nurses, professionals or AMOS family.
   — yourdivaness

July 12, 2002
I too have a heart murmur. My surgeon heard it during my pre-op evaluation and ordered a echocardiogram before clearing me. The Echo came back showing "no significant leakage" of the valve so I was cleared to have the surgery and had no problems. Guess it depends on the test results. Good luck and best wishes on your new life, Linda
   — LLinderman