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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SurgeryOn rare occasions, worsening valve leakage or extreme prolapse may require surgery to repair the valve. Improvements in heart surgery in the past 10 years have shown less need for mitral valve replacement with an artificial valve. 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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