Mitral valve prolapse and psychiatric complications: a case report

C Stavrakaki; E Williams; A Boisjoli; P Vlad; H Chassé

Mitral valve prolapse and psychiatric complications: a case report

J Psychiatry Neurosci. 1991 Mar;16(1):45-9.

Authors

C Stavrakaki¹, E Williams, A Boisjoli, P Vlad, H Chassé

Affiliation

¹ Department of Family and Child, Ottawa General Hospital, Ontario.

PMID: 2049370
PMCID: PMC1188287

Abstract

This case study describes a 9-year-old-girl presenting with symptoms of anxiety and depression who was found to have mitral valve prolapse syndrome. The relationship of mitral valve prolapse and anxiety and depression has been studied and a review of the literature is presented. The family history of heart and psychiatric problems is explored. The importance of the bio-psycho-social approach is stressed as well as the suggestion that mitral valve prolapse be included as part of the differential diagnosis for anxiety.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Anxiety Disorders / diagnosis
Anxiety Disorders / etiology*
Child
Depressive Disorder / diagnosis
Depressive Disorder / etiology*
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Mitral Valve Prolapse / complications*
Mitral Valve Prolapse / diagnosis
Mitral Valve Prolapse / psychology