Most people with this condition do not need treatment for it. If you develop uncomfortable heart rhythms, medications may be prescribed. Rarely, heart valve surgery may be required for severe valve leakage. You need to take antibiotics before dental or surgical procedures. Such procedures increase the risk of getting bacteria in your bloodstream, which may infect the abnormal valve.
Antibiotics help prevent infection.
Tell your dentist and other health care providers that you have mitral valve prolapse so you can make sure that you take antibiotics when you need them to prevent infection of the valve. Check with your doctor if your symptoms worsen. Developed by McKessonHBOC Clinical Reference Systems. Published by McKessonHBOC Clinical Reference Systems. All rights reserved.