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What Is The Treatment For Fluttering Heart Beat And MVP?

For about 2 years now I have been having symptoms of fluttering heart and heavy heart beat but have not given any attention to it because it would only occur once very couple of weeks or so. Recently the symptoms got worse to the point that I was gasping for air when the fluttering occurred. I went to a cardiologist and the doctor diagnosed me with MVP by using ultrasound and having me squeeze down. When I did this, the mitral valve bent backwards. I explained that when I have the symptoms that I am not squeezing down, but the doctor said that I might be doing that and just don’t know it. Does this sound right? I am on a heart monitor right now because the symptoms do not occur at specific times. Any thoughts?

Fri, 4 Sep 2015
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Arrhythmia as very much common in MVP and they can of many different types, so you must have been put on monitor to surely determine which type of arrhythmia it is. If the symptoms are in frequent a event recorder is best as you may activate the system when the symptoms occur.
If the symptoms are disabling, you should start on a medication which will prevent the symptoms as well as delay the progression of disease.
It's beta blocker, however I would like you to consult a local doctor for dose titration and determine the need.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
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What Is The Treatment For Fluttering Heart Beat And MVP?

Arrhythmia as very much common in MVP and they can of many different types, so you must have been put on monitor to surely determine which type of arrhythmia it is. If the symptoms are in frequent a event recorder is best as you may activate the system when the symptoms occur. If the symptoms are disabling, you should start on a medication which will prevent the symptoms as well as delay the progression of disease. It s beta blocker, however I would like you to consult a local doctor for dose titration and determine the need. Regards Dr Priyank Mody