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Beta-Blockers for Mitral Valve Prolapse
Why It Is Used
Beta-blockers are used for Reference mitral valve prolapse Opens New Window to relieve symptoms of Reference palpitations Opens New Window or chest pain that might happen with this condition. Beta-blockers do not improve the functioning of the mitral valve.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference John A. McPherson, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Cardiology |
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