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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Synonyms and KeywordsBarlow syndrome, Barlow's syndrome, click-murmur syndrome, dysautonomia, floppy mitral valve syndrome, heart valve disorder, mitral valve prolapse, MVP, heart valve abnormality, left atrium, left ventricle, heart valve, irregular heartbeat, palpitations, chest pain, congestive heart failure, heart valve infection, heart rhythm disorder, electrocardiogram, ECG, echocardiogram, ECHO, echo Viewer Comments & ReviewsMitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) - Symptoms ExperiencedThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:For mitral valve prolapse (MVP), what were the symptoms and signs you experienced? Mitral Valve Prolapse - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms did you experience with your mitral valve prolapse? |
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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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