Mitral Valve Prolapse (cont.)
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- Mitral Valve Prolapse Overview
- Mitral Valve Prolapse Causes
- Mitral Valve Prolapse Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
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- Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment
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Synonyms and Keywords
Barlow 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
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Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) - Symptoms Experienced
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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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