I'm 43, tall and slender and have mitral valve prolapse as well -- was diagnosed about 20 years ago. I used to take antibiotics before any teeth cleaning appointment, but the American Heart Association came out with a study about a year or so ago that said it wasn't necessary to do so. So I've stopped taking antibiotics before going to the dentist. I'll do some research tonight and try to find that study for you. If I could give you any advice, it's not to be too alarmed. MVP is fairly common. I also have GERD and once I experienced chest pain so severe that I went to the ER because I thought I was having a heart attack. Over the counter antacids don't help me -- I take stronger medication for it daily and have been doing well with it for about 7 years. I'll get back with you about that study.....
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I'm 43, tall and slender and have mitral valve prolapse as well -- was diagnosed about 20 years ago. I used to take antibiotics before any teeth cleaning appointment, but the American Heart Association came out with a study about a year or so ago that said it wasn't necessary to do so. So I've stopped taking antibiotics before going to the dentist. I'll do some research tonight and try to find that study for you. If I could give you any advice, it's not to be too alarmed. MVP is fairly common. I also have GERD and once I experienced chest pain so severe that I went to the ER because I thought I was having a heart attack. Over the counter antacids don't help me -- I take stronger medication for it daily and have been doing well with it for about 7 years. I'll get back with you about that study.....
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