Mitral Valve Prolapse: Patient Education from University of Colorado Hospital

Living With Mitral Valve Prolapse

Even if your mitral valve malfunctions, you may not need treatment. However, it is important to monitor your heart regularly and maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes:

• Exercising regularly
• Following a balanced and healthy diet (controlling fat and cholesterol intake)
• Not smoking
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Avoiding stress

Getting a Second Opinion about Mitral Valve Prolapse

The doctors and staff at the University of Colorado Hospital Cardiac & Vascular Center are happy to provide second opinions for people who have been diagnosed with Mital Valve Prolapse.

Mitral Valve Prolapse Support Groups

Mended Hearts
National support group for patients, their families and friends with heart disease.

Additional Mitral Valve Prolapse Resources