MVP in children

[Ginger01]

My son was just diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse with trivial insufficiency (age 9).  According to the Doctor this will not limit his sport -- he is really into sports - and only needs to be checked once a year.  Is this something I should worry about?  The Doctor also said it was a type of connective tissue disorder

[Ginger01]

just a routine examination for medication for ADD and the pediatrician wouldn't perscribe anyting without us going to a heart specialist first -- my son complained that once he had a pain in his chest -- that was 2 years ago and it hasn't happened since

The heart specialist said he has a fluttery valve, but said not to worry because it closed all the way -- I think that's the important part -- that the valve closes so blood doesn't go backwards.  Everything I read so far says it is not that uncommon and to just monitor it annually.

[jjtwhip]

hi ginger,
are you still checking this thread?  my daughter age 5 was also just diagnosed with this, and this makes me very very concerned.  i am concerned that it will progress also..  how were you diagnosed?  my pediatrician heard a murmer and sent us to the cardiologist..

[Cleveland Clinic]

It's the most common cause of mitral regurgitations.  I wouldn't be concered about this.  Many patients, probably close to 50%, don't progress, the other 50% ends up needing valve surgery at one point in their lives.  I would make sure that you continue with yearly follow ups and echocardiograms.