DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a baby boomer and health-conscious male, I didn’t expect to learn that I have mitral valve disease or to get a strong recommendation to surgically repair or replace the damaged ...

Mitral valve prolapse treatments include medication to manage symptoms, lifestyle changes, and in people with severe cases, surgical intervention to repair or replace the mitral valve. Mitral valve ...

Symptoms of mitral valve prolapse may cause or increase anxiety for some people. Stress and anxiety may contribute to the development of heart problems but aren’t a common cause of mitral valve ...