Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below I have mitral valve prolapse and in the past I have tried Hydroxycut (before ephedra free) and one other burner without ephedra. I had some chest tightness with both (more with ephedra). My problem now is I had a baby 7 months ago and I am stuck. I have 10 ibs and a whole lot of skin to tone (gain 65 lbs total) and I need something. My husband used Hydroxycut and had great results but that is out for me, just wondering if anyone had any suggestions.
anything safe for mitral valve prolapse
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I know this isnt ansewring your question, but i hope it helps some. As far as supplements, i wouldnt take anything, just watch the diet as much as you can with a new baby running around(congrats)!!!
This info comes from http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1996/07_96/joy.htm
Exercise Guidelines
Aerobic exercise should be encouraged for all patients with MVP. One study (9) demonstrated that a 12-week aerobic exercise program improved the symptoms and functional capacity of women with documented MVP. Compared with the control group, the exercise group showed a significant decrease in anxiety, as well as increases in general well-being and functional capacity, and a decline in symptoms such as chest pain, fatigue, dizziness, and mood swings. A supervised program is recommended for those who have significant cardiac compromise.
The 26th Bethesda Conference (2,10,11) addressed the topic of exercise for athletes who have either MVP or mitral regurgitation. The recommendations:
Mitral valve prolapse. Athletes with MVP (having a structurally abnormal valve manifested by leaflet thickening and elongation) and without any of the following criteria can engage in all competitive sports:
* History of syncope, documented to be arrhythmogenic in origin;
* Family history of sudden death associated with MVP;
* Repetitive forms of sustained and nonsustained supraventricular arrhythmias, particularly if exaggerated by exercise;
* Moderate-to-marked mitral regurgitation; or
* Prior embolic event.
Athletes with MVP and one or more of the aforementioned criteria can participate in only low-intensity competitive sports (class 1A, table 2: not shown) (11).
Mitral valve regurgitation (mild). Exercise recommendations vary for patients who have MVP with mild mitral regurgitation. Athletes in sinus rhythm with normal left ventricular size and function can participate in all competitive sports. Athletes in sinus rhythm or atrial fibrillation with mild left ventricular enlargement and normal left ventricular function at rest can participate in low and moderate static and moderate dynamic competitive sports (classes 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B, table 2: not shown). Selected athletes can engage in some low and moderate static and low, moderate, and high dynamic competitive sports (classes 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, and 2C, table 2: not shown). When a patient has atrial fibrillation, exercise testing can help ensure that the ventricular rate response to exercise will not be excessive.
Athletes with definite left ventricular enlargement or any degree of left ventricular dysfunction at rest should not participate in any competitive sports. Patients on chronic anticoagulation therapy should avoid sports involving body contact.
Conclusion
It's important to remember that MVP rarely results in serious complications. Nonetheless, people who have MVP must be identified--and their risk level assessed--for optimal management of symptoms and risk. Pursuing the appropriate work-up and proceeding with targeted therapy will allow patients to lead safe, healthy, active lives.
This info comes from http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1996/07_96/joy.htm
Exercise Guidelines
Aerobic exercise should be encouraged for all patients with MVP. One study (9) demonstrated that a 12-week aerobic exercise program improved the symptoms and functional capacity of women with documented MVP. Compared with the control group, the exercise group showed a significant decrease in anxiety, as well as increases in general well-being and functional capacity, and a decline in symptoms such as chest pain, fatigue, dizziness, and mood swings. A supervised program is recommended for those who have significant cardiac compromise.
The 26th Bethesda Conference (2,10,11) addressed the topic of exercise for athletes who have either MVP or mitral regurgitation. The recommendations:
Mitral valve prolapse. Athletes with MVP (having a structurally abnormal valve manifested by leaflet thickening and elongation) and without any of the following criteria can engage in all competitive sports:
* History of syncope, documented to be arrhythmogenic in origin;
* Family history of sudden death associated with MVP;
* Repetitive forms of sustained and nonsustained supraventricular arrhythmias, particularly if exaggerated by exercise;
* Moderate-to-marked mitral regurgitation; or
* Prior embolic event.
Athletes with MVP and one or more of the aforementioned criteria can participate in only low-intensity competitive sports (class 1A, table 2: not shown) (11).
Mitral valve regurgitation (mild). Exercise recommendations vary for patients who have MVP with mild mitral regurgitation. Athletes in sinus rhythm with normal left ventricular size and function can participate in all competitive sports. Athletes in sinus rhythm or atrial fibrillation with mild left ventricular enlargement and normal left ventricular function at rest can participate in low and moderate static and moderate dynamic competitive sports (classes 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B, table 2: not shown). Selected athletes can engage in some low and moderate static and low, moderate, and high dynamic competitive sports (classes 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, and 2C, table 2: not shown). When a patient has atrial fibrillation, exercise testing can help ensure that the ventricular rate response to exercise will not be excessive.
Athletes with definite left ventricular enlargement or any degree of left ventricular dysfunction at rest should not participate in any competitive sports. Patients on chronic anticoagulation therapy should avoid sports involving body contact.
Conclusion
It's important to remember that MVP rarely results in serious complications. Nonetheless, people who have MVP must be identified--and their risk level assessed--for optimal management of symptoms and risk. Pursuing the appropriate work-up and proceeding with targeted therapy will allow patients to lead safe, healthy, active lives.
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