Mitral Valve Prolapse (cont.)
Medical Author:
Vibhuti N Singh, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI
Medical Editor:
Alan D Forker, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Michael E Zevitz, MD
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Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is the most common valvular abnormality, affecting approximately 2-6% of the population in the United States.
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