Prolapse=sag ?: As young as ur u haven't any consequences of mitral prolapse. But the echo can pick this up as it will show a little back flow after the chamber contracts. A very sensitive test & u need 2 discuss how bad it is & what u need 2 b aware of.
Answered 9/12/2013
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MVP: — mitral valve prolapse (mvp) is a common cause of mitral regurgitation (mr). Although most patients with mvp have mild, trivial, or no mr [1], it is the most common cause of surgical mr in developed countries [2]. Other potential complications include infective endocarditis and arrhythmias. The diagnosis of mvp is suspected on physical examination and confirmed by echocardiography.
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MVP: 1-2% of the population have a prolapse of the mitral valve during left ventricular contraction. The echo will show a displaced coaptation level of the anterior and posterior mitral leaflets 2mm or more above the mitral annulus. Most patient have a benign prognosis. Some patient may developed tachycardia, chest pain, fatigue. A flail mitral leaflet increased annual mortality significantly and.
Answered 12/10/2013
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