<h1>Diagnosed with Barlow’s Syndrome? Always Get a Second Opinion Before Surgery</h1>

About 5-10% of the world’s population is estimated to be afflicted with Barlow’s Syndrome or mitral valve prolapse (MVP). First described by John Brereton Barlow in 1966, this condition means that one or more of the valves that allow blood to flow from the upper to lower chambers of the heart don’t open and close completely, resulting a leakage of blood back through the valve and a characteristic ‘clicking’ or murmur sounds (often called a heart murmur).  And while in many cases there is some type of defect in the valve itself that requires surgery or other methods to fix, in many cases a condition with very similar symptoms called dysautonomia can actually be the cause of the dysfunctional valve, which requires a different method of treatment. That’s reason enough to always get a second opinion before having surgery.

 

POTS, known throughout history by different names such as DaCosta's Syndrome, Soldier's Heart, Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome, Neurocirculatory Asthenia, Chronic Orthostatic Intolerance and Orthostatic Tachycardia, can also have symptoms in common with MVP, which is why it garnered a name like MVP syndrome.

The point is to really make sure of what is going on before agreeing to any surgeries by getting a second opinion from an autonomic disorder specialist—simply because dyautonomia is so often mistaken for an actual prolapsed mitral valve issue.  Then seek competent help with POTS treatment, if that is what is determined to be really going on. If it truly is a prolapsed mitral valve, the autonomic specialist will be able to tell you that so that you can seek the correct treatment for that.  Again, the most important thing is get an accurate diagnosis and a second opinion any time mitral valve prolapse is suspected.

 

Your best bet, if are having MVP-like symptoms or have been diagnosed with MVP, is to call one of the best pots clinics in the nation with a brand new treatment center and the latest equipment--Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC in Birmingham, AL.

 

Dr. Paula Moore and Dr. Susan Phillips are widely known as some of the most knowledgeable specialists in the areas of POTS, dysautonomia and related autonomic disorders. Call and make an appointment today—you’ll be glad you did.

Dysautonomia-MVP Center, LLC
Accurate Diagnosis & Treatment for Better Results
2470 Rocky Ridge Road Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35243
http://www.mvpctr.com
(205) 286-3200