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Mitral Valve Prolapse Home Care
Home care for mitral valve prolapse includes:
  • Stop smoking.
  • Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
  • Avoid alcohol, or drink alcohol in moderation:
    • For men: no more than 2 alcoholic beverages per day
    • For women: no more than 1 alcoholic beverage per day
  • Avoid caffeine. Images
  • Avoid decongestant medications.
  • Check with your doctor whether you need antibiotics before dental or other surgery.
  • If you have high blood pressure:
    • Learn how to take your blood pressure. VideosImages
    • Check your blood pressure every day:
    • Keep a blood pressure diary. VideosImages
  • Learn how to take your own pulse. VideosImages
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Last Updated: Oct 19, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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