Explain mitral valve prolapse based on a true story.

Meet Maddie.

At a recent doctor's appointment, a pediatrician discovered that her daughter, Lacey, has a heart murmur.

After being evaluated with an echocardiogram, Lacey was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse if the heart was cut in half.

This is what mitral valve prolapse would look like compared with a typical heart.

Maddy is still unsure what this means.

But Lacey's cardiologists Dr Goldstein is happy to explain to start mitral valve prolapse, also known as M v P.

No, not that kind of M V P is when both the flaps or leaflets on the mitral valve collapsed backward into the left atrium.

The most common cause is abnormally stretchy valve leaflets, although it can also be caused by other health problems such as connective tissue diseases.

Some people with MVP might not experience any symptoms, while others may experience erasing or irregular heartbeat, dizziness or lightheadedness, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, fatigue and chest pain.

Yeah, Dr Goldstein tells Maddy.

Not to worry, because typically, M V.

P is a minor issue.

But Lacey should still get checked regularly because sometimes it can become very serious.

For example, it can cause arrhythmias that could become life threatening.

Also, in certain cases, the prolapsed valve regurgitates, or let's blood leak backward, which in large amounts conform blood clots that potentially lead to stroke or heart attack, depending on severity.

Dr Goldstein reveals that he may treat Lacey with medication.

But if her symptoms get worse, the left ventricle of the heart becomes enlarged or the heart function worsens.

They may need to repair or replace her mitral valve.

Dr.

Goldstein assures Maddie that now the condition has Bean diagnosed.

Lazy will be in good hands, they will closely monitor her, and if the problem becomes severe, they will appropriately treat her to ensure she is healthy.