MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE Surgical Care/Management Recent advances have made reconstructive mitral valve surgery feasible in patients

with congestive heart failure, severe MR secondary to mitral valve prolapsed, or both. For details of surgical intervention, results, postoperative care, and complications of MR (MITRAL Regurgitation) Surgery on the mitral valve is done only when the valve is very abnormal and blood is flowing back into the atrium. The main goal of surgery is to improve symptoms and reduce the risk of heart failure. The timing of the surgery is very important. If it's done too early and your leaking valve is working fairly well, you may be put at needless risk from surgery. If it's done too late, heart damage may have already occurred that can't be fixed. nursing interventions. Consult with and refer to cardiologist for continued monitoring and follow-up. Teach about MVP, including heart valve anatomy, physiology, and function, common manifestations of MVP, and treatment rationale. Discuss symptoms of progressive mitral regurgitation, and the need to report these to the cardiologist. Discuss recommended follow-up care and its rationale. Allow to verbalize feelings and share concerns about MVP