Jane went to her MD with palpitations. He listened to her and took a listen to her heart with his stethoscope. Afterwards, he assured her that it was not a big deal, but only represented mitral valve prolapse (MVP). Unfortunately, Jane left the office scared and worried about her heart. 

Mitral valve prolapse is a common heart valve disorder. It occurs when the mitral valve, which separates the left atrium and the left ventricle in the heart, does not close properly during each heartbeat. Instead of closing tightly, the valve’s leaflets bulge (prolapse) back into the left atrium.

In my experience, thousands of women were labeled with MVP in the 1980s and 90s when they complained of palpitations to their doc. The doc said it was MVP, but 90% of the time, there was no MVP per echocardiography (heart ultrasound). 

These women, unfortunately, lived with the anxiety of the MVP diagnosis, only to find out years later that their heart was normal. 

Again, an echocardiogram can clear up that issue. 

MVP can vary in severity, and in many cases, it doesn’t cause significant health problems or symptoms. However, in some individuals, it can lead to complications such as:

• Mitral regurgitation: As the valve leaflets prolapse, they may not seal properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium when the left ventricle contracts. Over time, the leakage may enlarge the left atrium, thus increasing the risk of atrial fibrillation.
• Arrhythmias: MVP can sometimes be associated with irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), including atrial fibrillation.
• Chest pain: Some people with MVP may experience chest pain or discomfort, although this is less common.
• Fatigue: Unexplained fatigue can be a symptom of MVP, though it is often mild.
• Palpitations: Some individuals may feel palpitations or irregular heartbeats.
• Anxiety: MVP can be associated with anxiety, as individuals may be concerned about their heart health or experience symptoms that mimic anxiety.

The exact cause of mitral valve prolapse is not always clear, but it can be related to genetic factors and connective tissue disorders. Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination, echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart), and other tests as needed. Treatment is generally only necessary if there are significant symptoms or complications, and it may include medications to manage symptoms or surgery to repair or replace the mitral valve in severe cases. 

Okay, I promised you natural treatment solutions. And I will go back to our foundation method: Eat Well, Live Well, Think Well. Give the body what it needs and take away what it doesn’t. 

Eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong foods. Getting sleep and sunshine. Stay physically active, avoid toxins, take care of your teeth holistically. See a chiropractor. 

There are some biohacking strategies that can help too including sauna, red light therapy, ozone and HBOT. 

Conclusion:

If you are suffering from symptoms or known MVP, let us help you. If you are facing mitral valve surgery, let us support you through the process to make sure it goes smoothly and with the least long-term toxicity. Let’s make sure the valve lasts. 

Start with a free coaching session today. Just click here.