Acute Problems

Attribution of symptoms to MVP is controversial.
A patient with significant associated MR may have symptoms and signs related to this.
Otherwise, when MVP has previously been diagnosed or is suspected, the role of emergency care is to exclude another acute cause for presenting symptoms.
In the absence of another cause needing immediate treatment, the patient should be referred back to their own doctor for follow up or further investigation.

What precautions should be followed if no other symptoms require treatment?

Normal antibiotic prophylaxis precautions should be followed if no other symptoms require treatment.