Metacognitive Beliefs and Mental Health in Patients with Symptomatic Mitral Valve Prolapse: A Letter to Editor

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common heart valve condition that affects the mitral heart valve, which separates the left atrium from the left ventricle. MVP has various physical symptoms and mainly affects the cardiovascular system. It can also affect cognitive beliefs and emotional well-being. Anxiety is associated with the physical symptoms of MVP such as palpitations and chest discomfort. Individuals can become anxious since they may consider these symptoms as indicators of a serious heart problem. This anxiety can be worsened by metacognitive beliefs, such as the belief that they cannot control the heart symptoms or the symptoms are dangerous.