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Originally Posted by atrooterisu Hello. I am a 23 year old female with mitral valve prolapse. I was diagnosed eight years ago when I started having palpitations. I also am being treated for depression and panic attacks. For years I have always complained to my doctors of constant fatigue. I am always tired and want to sleep. Now I am wondering if this could be from my MVP? The anti-depressants aren't helping... I've been on them for about a year now.... I just don't know what to do. Is the fatigue with MVP usually constant or is it intermittent? Thanks for your thoughts |
Hi atrooterisu,
Yes, MVP can cause fatigue. It results when the back flow of blood into the atrium and this reduces the blood pumped into circulation with each stroke. Of course it depends on the seriousness of MVP.
Fatigue would be present with moderate regurgitation when there is more demand for blood/oxygen... i.e. stress, exertion, etc... as the system requires more oxygen than usual and the vital areas (brain, heart, kidneys) have priority and the skeletal muscles do not get a sufficient share with a poor cardiac output causing fatigue. Also, hands and feet may feel colder due to the same cause.
Also a very fast heart rate can reduce cardiac output with the same results. MVP and a fast HR is a double whammy when it occurs concurrently depending on degree of regurgitation and HR and length of time of the heartbeat irregualrity.
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