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Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) - Causes - Symptoms and Complications, Treatment
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 Echocardiogram: An echocardiogram is confirmatory of the diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse (MVP). It is a non-invasive ultrasound evaluation Chest X-ray Electrocardiogram (ECG) Stress test: A stress test, usually a treadmill exercise test may be ordered for. Cardiac catheterization and coronary angiograms may be performed to decide if a surgery is required. |
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Posted by:
mitral1
Posted on: 07/18/2012 Interesting perspective! And we, the patients, should be involved and take responsibility in our lifestyle choices and health care.
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manuheart123
Posted on: 01/22/2011 Floppy Valve Syndrome
Floppy Valve Syndrome, also known as Mitral Valve Prolapse, or Barlow's Syndrome, or Click-Murmur Syndrome, is a heart disorder in which the mitral valve doesn’t work properly. The mitral valve is responsible for controlling the blood flow between the upper [atrium] and lower (ventricle) chambers on the left side of the heart.
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