Mitral Valve Prolapse in Active Youth.

In brief Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) often brief manifests among active children and adolescents. Techniques for detecting clicks and systolic nonejection murmurs can help physicians identify MVP, and diagnostic tests can help confirm the findings. Tracking the patient's chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, and other symptoms can help clinicians decide if treatment should include medication-and if medication helps symptoms. Sometimes, simple reassurance will be enough to ease symptoms. With annual follow-up, patients can lead normal lives, which includes reaping the benefits of physical activity.