Recently I have been told that I do not have mitral valve prolapse, but instead have a thickened mitral valve with slight regurgitation. The significance of this diagnosis is that less than 2 year ago, my sister died in her sleep of what was determined to myxamateous mitral valve degeneration. I also have an aunt, who recently underwent mitral valve replacement surgery. She was also told that her valves were thickened. They should make sure they mention to their respective doctors that there is a strong family history of mitral valve problems.
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