My daughter was also diagnosed with MVP when she was 8 years old. She is now 14 years old. Mitral regurgitation happens with MVP because the valve is not working properly. I have watched it on the echocardiogram several times. They suspect there are many other people that have it, although have not been diagnosed. She also has mild acid reflux, but we control it through diet and at times she does go on medication. Our dentist and orthodontist told us that antibiotics were not necessary, although they did want her to have it once after that recommendation when they were putting her braces on.
She is an extremely athletic girl who is does competitive sports and is very successful. Exercise is good. I think that she sometimes needs more "rest" time than others or can't quite keep up after long aerobic tasks, but she doesn't really know any different.
The absolute worst case scenario is replacing the valve, which has been done successfully for several years. My daughter and I have talked about athletes and others who have had MVP and had a valve replacement successfully like Arnold Schwarzenegger. As you know, the best thing to do is to be educated, know how to take care of your body, and live with little stress :).
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My daughter was also diagnosed with MVP when she was 8 years old. She is now 14 years old. Mitral regurgitation happens with MVP because the valve is not working properly. I have watched it on the echocardiogram several times. They suspect there are many other people that have it, although have not been diagnosed. She also has mild acid reflux, but we control it through diet and at times she does go on medication. Our dentist and orthodontist told us that antibiotics were not necessary, although they did want her to have it once after that recommendation when they were putting her braces on.
June 15, 2009 - 7:57pmShe is an extremely athletic girl who is does competitive sports and is very successful. Exercise is good. I think that she sometimes needs more "rest" time than others or can't quite keep up after long aerobic tasks, but she doesn't really know any different.
The absolute worst case scenario is replacing the valve, which has been done successfully for several years. My daughter and I have talked about athletes and others who have had MVP and had a valve replacement successfully like Arnold Schwarzenegger. As you know, the best thing to do is to be educated, know how to take care of your body, and live with little stress :).
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