Hospitalization may be required for diagnosis or treatment of severe symptoms. Surgical repair or valve replacement improves symptoms. Surgery may be required if heart function is poor, if symptoms are severe, or if condition deteriorates. Antibiotics are prescribed if bacterial infection is present. Antiarrhythmics may be needed to control irregular heart rhythms.
Vasodilators reduce the workload of the heart.
Digitalis may be used to strengthen the heartbeat and diuretics used to remove excess fluid in the lungs. Analgesics or propranolol may be given for chest pain . The outcome varies depending on underlying conditions. Mitral valve prolapse is usually benign and without symptoms. When symptomatic , it is controllable with medications and may be improved with surgery.