Effect of Fluoxetine Administration on Clinical and Echocardiographic Findings in Patients with Mitral Valve Prolapse and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Randomized Clinical Trial

摘要

Background: Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is accompanied by mental disorders including anxiety, which has similar presentations as MVP. It is hypothesised that treatment of anxiety might reduce the symptoms of MVP. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the clinical and echocardiographic effects of fluoxetine administration in patients with MVP and anxiety.