Making the Diagnosis
Many people have MVP and never exhibit any symptoms. If you know about your condition, it's quite likely that it was diagnosed as part of a routine checkup. With a stethoscope, doctors can detect the clicking noise or murmur associated with MVP. The diagnosis should be confirmed with an ultrasound of the heart (echocardiogram). Results from the echocardiogram can tell doctors about the extent of the mitral valve bulge and leakage.