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Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) - Causes - Symptoms and Complications, Treatment

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References For Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)

1. Cecil Medicine, 23rd Ed.

2. Harrison''s PRINCIPLES OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 17TH Edition

Author: Dr. Nithin Jayan

Editor: Dr. Shroff

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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.



Posted by:  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. http://www.heart-consult.com




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