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From: jcp@osiris.UUCP (Jody Patilla)
Newsgroups: net.med
Subject: MVP
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Date: Sun, 26-Jan-86 10:46:52 EST
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	Mitral valve prolapse seems to be an subject of disagreement
depending on which doctor you talk to. I've had one tell me I had it
but not to worry, one who said I didn't have it (just a heart murmur)
and not to worry, and one who said I had it and I should definitely 
worry ! At least about trips to the dentist. Apparently, just having your
teeth cleaned can release enough bacteria into the system to create a
potential problem.
	Most people will never know they have MVP. Mine didn't show up until
I suddenly developed a heart murmur and occasional palpitations at the
age of 21. It's not something I worry about, certainly.

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jcpatilla

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