Mitral valve prolapse overview

Mitral valve prolapse Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Epidemiology and Demographics
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Chest X ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography
Left ventriculography
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Tertiary Prevention
Mitral valve prolapse overview On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Mitral valve prolapse overview All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Mitral valve prolapse overview
CDC on Mitral valve prolapse overview
Mitral valve prolapse overview in the news
Blogs on Mitral valve prolapse overview
Directions to Hospitals Treating Mitral valve prolapse
Risk calculators and risk factors for Mitral valve prolapse overview

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a valvular heart disease characterized by the displacement of an abnormally thickened mitral valve leaflet into the left atrium during systole. In its nonclassic form, MVP carries a low risk of complications. In severe cases of classic MVP, complications include mitral regurgitation and infective endocarditis.