61. Valvular_heart_disease FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR CARE mitral valve prolapse syndrome. HELP ISAVAILABLE FOR mitral valve prolapse syndrome! mitral valve prolapse syndrome. http://www.hbi.dmr.or.ir/english/en_hbi/en_medlinks/medicine/cardiology/valvular

l Heart Valve Diseases MARFAN SYNDROME Valve Replacement Surgery - Hershey Heart Center Valvular Heart Disease - The Merck Manual of Geriatrics Aortic valve Aortic Insufficiency - Adam.com Aortic Insufficiency - Perfusion Line Aortic valve regurgitation Aortic insufficiency - Overview Aortic Insufficiency AR Excite Health Home Aortic insufficiency ... MetaCrawler Results Search Query = Aortic Insufficiency Aortic valve stenosis Aortic Stenosis Treatment Strategies - HEART DISEASE - 06-01-97 LookSmart - Aortic Valve Stenosis Artificial heart valve Artificial Heart Valve Congenital valvular diseases General considerations Terminology in Valvular Heart Disease Management of patients with valvular heart disease ACC-AHA Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease Mitral valve Mitral valve proplapse August 1999 HeartFacts What is Mitral Valve Prolapse FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR CARE MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE SYNDROME HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE SYNDROME! httpwww.mindspring.com-~lkaty-mitral.htm ... Syndrome Page Mitral valve regurgitation HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Mitral regurgitation; acute

62. PREVALENCE OF MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE IN SAUDI SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS IN DAM Migraine and the mitral valve prolapse syndrome. Am Heart J 1978;966104. 13. Mitralvalve prolapse in Klinefelter syndrome. Lancet 1981;214-6. 16. http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/annals/153/94229.html

May 1995 PREVALENCE OF MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE IN SAUDI SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS IN DAMMAM - A PROSPECTIVE-CONTROLLED ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC STUDY Akhtar Husain, MBBS, FACC; Gani O. A. Ladipo, MBChB, FRCP, FACC; Mohammed Fakhry Abdul-Mohsen, DM, MSc, MD; Huxley Knox-Macaulay, FRCP, FRCPE From the Department of Internal Medicine (Drs. Husain, Ladipo, Abdul-Mohsen), King Faisal University, Dammam and the Department of Hematology (Dr. Knox-Macaulay), King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al Khobar. Address reprint requests and correspondence to Dr. Akhtar Husain: P.O. Box 40033, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia. Accepted for publication 18 October 1994. Ann Saudi Med 1995;15(3):244-248. Material and Methods Study Population The study population consisted of consecutive patients with SCD and those with chronic anemia (other than SCD) who were either admitted to King Fahd Hospital of the University or attending the outpatient department. Control subjects were volunteers from hospital employees, blood donors and medical students. They all had their heights and weights recorded. Informed consent was obtained from all subjects who participated in the study after approval from the research committee of the College of Medicine and Medical Science, King Faisal University. Hematological Investigations All subjects had a complete blood count (CBC), hemoglobin electrophoresis (including quantitation of HbF and HbA2), determination of serum iron, serum ferritin and total iron binding capacity.

63. Echocardiography Amat G, Louis PJ, Loisy C, Centonze V, Pelage S. Migraine and the mitral valveprolapse syndrome. Migraine and the mitral valve prolapse syndrome. http://www2.umdnj.edu/~shindler/migraine.html

Migraine and Echocardiography E-chocardiography Journal: Alphabetical List Chronological List Images Home Page The migraine patient may present with aura without headache, occasionally mimicking a transient ischemic attack. The unilateral sensory loss, hemiparesis, or dysphasia may prompt referral to echocardiography to rule out a cardiac source of embolus. Migraine by B. Todd Troost, M.D. Diagnosis and Treatment of Headaches in Office Practice by David C. Haas, M.D. Frequent questions: American Council for Headache Education (ACHE) St. Anthony's Fire. A historical account of an ancient disease and it's relationship to the modern treatment of migraine. The following references discuss a possible pathophysiological relationship between migraine and mitral valve prolapse: Herman P. Migraine and mitral valve prolapse. Archives of Neurology 46(11):1165, 1989 Nov. Herman P. Migraine, large pupils, mitral valve prolapse and emotional disturbances: an autonomic disorder. Headache 27(6):340-4, 1987 Jun. Pfaffenrath V, Pollmann W, Autenrieth G, Rosmanith U. Mitral valve prolapse and platelet aggregation in patients with hemiplegic and non-hemiplegic migraine.

64. Save On Health Books Concerning Mitral Valve Prolapse Taking Control Living With The mitral valve prolapse syndrome Kristine A.Scordo, Et Al. Mitral Valve Prolapse Benign Syndrome? Sharon Anderson. http://www.healthlinkusa.com/bookpage/207_1.html

FREE. Would you like your site listed on HealthlinkUSA. Click here Today's Health Facts Find Drug Information ... Talk Health Sunday March 30, 2003 Save on 1,000's of health books concerning 100's of different health topics! Mitral Valve Prolapse Books Register here. It's Free! Be notified when there are updates to Mitral Valve Prolapse books. Enter to Win a CD Player! To learn more about an individual book, or to make a purchase, just click on the title. Tell A Friend! Take a minute to tell a friend about HealthlinkUSA. Enter to Win a CD! Check all the Mitral Valve Prolapse book pages for the largest selection. HealthlinkUSA site last updated: Sunday March 30, 2003 Visit At Least Once A Week! We add new books regularly. Page 1 of 2 Next The Mitral Valve : A Pluridisciplinary Approach Natural Therapies For Mitral Valve Prolapse : How Diet And Nutritional Supplements Can Ease The Symptoms Of This Common Disorder Medascend / Cd-rom / Published 1999 Taking Control : Living With The Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome Kristine A. Scordo, Et Al Rheumatic Heart Disease And Mitral Valve Disease Joan B. Fitzmaurice

65. MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE 1) W Rokicki, J Krzystolikladzinska, B Goc. mitral valve prolapse syndromein children. Acta Cardiologica 50 2 (1995)147153. 2) Zuppirolo et al. http://www.drmirkin.com/heart/H141.htm

MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE Gabe Mirkin, M.D. One in ten Americans suffers from mitral valve prolapse and the vast majority have no symptoms and will never know that they have it. Valves are located in your heart to keep blood from backing up. With aging, some of these valves can stretch and to close completely, so they allow a small amount of blood to leak backwards. This is usually harmless, but can be associated with an irregular heart beat or chest pain caused by a stretching of the muscles that hold the valves in place. Patients with mitral valve prolapse usually do not seek out medical help unless a doctor hears a murmur or click in the heart (85 percent), the patient suffers from chest pain (31percent) or palpitations (40 percent), suddenly passes out (40 percent), feels excessively tired (22 percent) or is short of breath (10.5 percent). Mitral valve prolapse is hereditary for one patient in five. When germs get into the bloodstream, they can stick to the rough edges of prolapsed mitral valves and cause an infection, so doctors recommend that people who have this condition take antibiotics whenever germs can enter their bloodstreams, such as during dental or other surgical procedures or when they have a cold. The vast majority of people with mitral valve prolapse do not need any treatment, but those who are bothered by irregular heart beats or chest pain are often given beta blockers, such as propranolol to control symptoms. 1) W Rokicki, J Krzystolikladzinska, B Goc. Mitral valve prolapse syndrome in children. Acta Cardiologica 50: 2 (1995):147-153.

66. Mitral Valve Prolapse: Benign Syndrome? A look at the book by Sharon Anderson, M.A. which took 15 years to research and write. A glimpse of the author and comments from the medical professionals, prominent writers, the media and the public. http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/mvp/

MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE: BENIGN SYNDROME? by SHARON R. ANDERSON, M.A. Now available, the second edition, revised and updated, of the most COMPREHENSIVE book on MVP ever published. The National Women's Health Network called it "A groundbreaking work on women's health." Sharon Anderson's book, initially published in July, 1990, was the FIRST book on MVP ever to appear for the public, a work that took 15 years to research and write. Now with forward by prominent cardiologist, Dr. Walter Weaver. This book began the movement to inform the public and inspired the writing of "self-help" books on MVP. LEARN ABOUT the greatest MEDICAL COVER-UP since the THALIDOMIDE Scandal! The knowledge about MVP was in the medical literature for 100 years, but doctors ignored it. When your dentist asks you if you have MVP and gives you antibiotics to protect you from an infection of your heart valves, IT'S BECAUSE OF THIS BOOK When your doctor cautions you about birth control pills if you have MVP

67. Magnesium Reviews mitral valve prolapse as a symptom of a magnesium deficiency as well as Anxiety and Psychiatric Disorders, Asthma, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue syndrome and many other disorders. http://www.ctds.info/5_13_magnesium.html

Con nective Tissue Disorder Home Search Site Map ... Links Magnesium Covers common conditions linked to a deficiency Part One Related Book The Miracle of Magnesium Magnesium is a must. The diets of all Americans are likely to be deficient........Even a mild deficiency causes sensitiveness to noise, nervousness, irritability, mental depression, confusion, twitching, trembling, apprehension, insomnia, muscle weakness and cramps in the toes, feet, legs, or fingers. Adelle Davis, writing in Let's Have Healthy Children Read my Magnesium (Mg) is a trace mineral that is known to be required for several hundred different functions in the body. A significant portion of the symptoms of many chronic disorders are identical to symptoms of magnesium deficiency. Studies show many people in the U.S. today do not consume the daily recommended amounts of Mg. A lack of this important nutrient may be a major factor in many common health problems in industrialized countries. Common conditions such as mitral valve prolapse, migraines, attention deficit disorder, fibromyalgia, asthma and allergies

68. Common Heart Problems - Mitral Valve Prolapse mitral valve leaflets(s) billow backward causing prolapse. Often, when the mitralvalve leaflet billows, or been called the ClickMurmur syndrome, the Floppy http://www.advocatehealth.com/system/info/library/articles/heartcare/common/mitr

About Us Health Info Programs and Services Jobs and Education ... Common Heart Problems Health Information Heart Care How Your Heart Works Reducing Your Risk Factors Common Heart Problems Non-Invasive Diagnostics ... Glossary Mitral Valve Prolapse What Is Mitral Valve? The mitral valve is one of the four valves of the heart. It is located in the left side of the heart, and it separates the left atrium (or upper chamber) from the left ventricle (or lower chamber and pumping chamber). Because the mitral valve lies between the left atrium and left ventricle, it is also known as the left atrioventricular valve. Valves open and close, like doors. The closure of the valves in the heart is what produces the characteristic "lub-dub" heart sounds. They help direct the flow of blood through the heart, normally allowing flow in one direction. The mitral valve leaflets open equally when blood is flowing from the left atrium and filling the left ventricle. The mitral valve leaflets then close, with both leaflets firm and shut, when the left ventricle contracts and pumps the blood out to the body. What Is Mitral Valve Prolapse?

69. Mitral Valve Prolapse (Barlow) Syndrome mitral valve prolapse (Barlow) syndrome. associated with scoliosis;straight back; pectus excavatum. (any of above seen in 6075%) http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00565.html

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology Cardiovascular system Feedback Search mitral valve prolapse (Barlow) syndrome associated with: scoliosis straight back pectus excavatum (any of above seen in 60-75%) Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 14 March 2001 Medical College of Wisconsin

70. Combating Mitral Valve Prolapse & Syndrome Combating mitral valve prolapse syndrome. Hello my name is Christine Saboland I have been combating mitral valve prolapse for at least 18 years. http://www.infinityinst.com/articles/mitral_valve_prolapse.html

Article Index Infinity Institute Home Hello my name is Christine Sabol and I have been combating Mitral Valve Prolapse for at least 18 years. What is Mitral Valve Prolapse (also known as MVP). The Mitral Valve is slightly loose, thus allowing blood to leak back into the chamber of the heart. It can be heard through a stethoscope as a murmur or click. It is one of the most commonly found cardiac conditions. MVP affects anywhere from five to twenty percent of the general population. Males are affected, but it is more predominant in females. Symptoms of MVP usually do not begin before the early teenage years. However, people of any age can be affected. Sixty percent of the people who have MVP also have MVP Syndrome. This is an imbalance of the autonomic nervous system, also called dysautonomia. The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is composed of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. This system of our body controls almost all body functions, such as the heartbeat, respiration, blood pressure, vision and digestion. When this system is not in balance it can cause many undesirable symptoms. These are a few of the symptoms that MVP People can experience.

71. Mitral Valve Prolapse mitral valve prolapse has been associated with Marfan's syndrome (a disorderpresent from birth), Graves' disease, and other disorders. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000180.htm

Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Z Related Programs at UM Medical Center Maryland Heart Center Home Medical Reference Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Mitral valve prolapse Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: Mitral valve prolapse is a disorder in which the heart's mitral valve which separates the left upper chamber (atrium) from the left lower chamber (ventricle) billows out and does not close properly. Alternative Names: Barlow's syndrome; Floppy mitral valve; Myxomatous mitral valve; Billowing mitral valve; Systolic click-murmur syndrome; Prolapsing mitral leaflet syndrome Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Mitral valve prolapse can be caused by a variety of mechanisms. In most cases, it is harmless and does not cause symptoms or need to be treated. In a small number of cases, it can cause severe mitral regurgitation (leakage of blood back through the valve) and needs to be treated with surgery. Some forms of mitral valve prolapse seem to be hereditary. Mitral valve prolapse has been associated with Marfan's syndrome (a disorder present from birth)

72. Mitral Valve Prolapse arrhythmias). Other names for mitral valve prolapse clickmurmur syndrome;Barlow's syndrome; balloon mitral valve; floppy valve syndrome. http://www.umm.edu/cardiac/mvprolap.htm

Heart Information Coronary Heart Disease... Stroke / Brain Attack... Cardiac Conditions... ... Section Index Related Resources Within UMM Maryland Heart Center Heart Information Mitral Valve Prolapse What is mitral valve prolapse (MVP)? The mitral valve is the heart valve between the left atrium and left ventricle consisting of two flaps or cusps. When one or both valve flaps become enlarged, some of the supporting strings may stretch and become too long. This causes the flaps to not close correctly when the heart contracts. Part of the flaps may collapse backward into the atrium, allowing blood to leak backward through the valve. This could cause a heart murmur. How is mitral valve prolapse treated? Patients with mitral valve prolapse have no symptoms nor problems, and seldom need treatment. Others, who have leaky (regurgitant) prolapsing valves, may be treated with antibiotics during certain surgical or dental procedures likely to cause bleeding (to prevent endocarditis). Medication may also be used in a small number of MVP patients who have chest pain (angina pectoris) or abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Other names for mitral valve prolapse: click-murmur syndrome Barlow's syndrome balloon mitral valve floppy valve syndrome Home Health Info Our Physicians Our Services ... Make Appt.

73. 1Up Health > Mitral Valve Prolapse > Causes, Incidence, And Risk Factors Of Mitr Comprehesive information on mitral valve prolapse (Barlow's syndrome, Billowingmitral valve, Floppy mitral valve, Myxomatous mitral valve, Prolapsing mitral http://www.1uphealth.com/health/mitral_valve_prolapse_info.html

1Up Health Mitral valve prolapse Alternative Medicine Clinical Trials ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Mitral valve prolapse Information Mitral valve prolapse Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Alternative names : Barlow's syndrome, Billowing mitral valve, Floppy mitral valve, Myxomatous mitral valve, Prolapsing mitral leaflet syndrome, Systolic click-murmur syndrome Definition : Mitral valve prolapse is a disorder in which the heart's mitral valve which separates the left upper chamber (atrium) from the left lower chamber (ventricle) billows out and does not close properly. Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Mitral valve prolapse can be caused by a variety of mechanisms. In most cases, it is harmless and does not cause symptoms or need to be treated. In a small number of cases, it can cause severe mitral regurgitation (leakage of blood back through the valve) and needs to be treated with surgery. Some forms of mitral valve prolapse seem to be hereditary. Mitral valve prolapse has been associated with Marfan's syndrome (a disorder present from birth)

74. Mitral Valve Prolapse conditions that can affect the mitral valve. HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR mitralvalve prolapse syndrome! The Society for MVP syndrome is a http://www.health-nexus.com/mitral_valve_prolapse.htm

Health-Nexus.Net Health-Nexus.Org The #1 Health information site Home ... Up Search Health-Nexus for: Match ALL words Match ANY word Email this page to a friend ! Post a question or comment on our Message Board Home Page Health Specialties Health News ... Alternative Health Options Substance Abuse Animal Health Search: Books Magazines Video Keywords: Find it Here Mitral Valve Prolapse Ask Dr Stoll - Mitral Valve Prolapse Mitral Valve Prolapse. Mitral Valve Prolapsethe Current FAD Diagnosis (a diagnosis of convenience for the physician) There are many different conditions that can affect the mitral valve. HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE SYNDROME! The Society for MVP Syndrome is a nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to spreading the word about this syndrome. Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome A personal homepage devoted to this condition, offering helpful links to learn more .... Mitral Valve Prolapse Hosted by the National Society of Mitral Valve Prolapse and Dysautonomia. With advice about these conditions and about cardiac management. Stress Management Corner A discussion about low blood volume, often associated with mitral valve prolapse.

75. Mitral Valve And Mitral Valve Prolapse This may cause a heart murmur. mitral valve prolapse is also known as clickmurmursyndrome, Barlow's syndrome, balloon mitral valve and floppy valve syndrome. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4717

76. Marfan Syndrome Includes definition, problems with blood vessels and cardiac valves, treatment, lifestyle changes, Category Health Conditions and Diseases Marfan syndrome...... People without the Marfan syndrome can have mitral valve prolapse, butthose with the Marfan syndrome often have an oversized mitral valve. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4672

77. Facts About Mitral-Valve Prolapse mitralvalve prolapse (MVP) is frequently diagnosed in is also called floppy valvesyndrome, Barlow's or syndrome, ballooning mitral valve, midsystolic-click http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/mvp/mvp_fs.htm

Facts About Mitral-Valve Prolapse Table of Contents Introduction What Is Mitral-Valve Prolapse? Diagnosis Symptoms ... Clinical Significance The mitral valve is the heart valve between the left atrium and left ventricle. It has two flaps, called leaflets or cusps, which open and close when the heart contracts (beats) and rests. Mitral-valve prolapse (MVP) is frequently diagnosed in healthy people and is, for the most part, harmless. Most people suffer no symptoms at all. New estimates are that about 2 percent of the adult population has the condition. MVP is also called floppy valve syndrome, Barlow's or Reid-Barlow's syndrome, ballooning mitral valve, midsystolic-click-late systolic murmur syndrome, or click murmur syndrome. MVP can be present from birth or develop at any age and occurs equally in both men and women. MVP is one of the most frequently made cardiac diagnoses in the United States. Back to Table of Contents What Is Mitral-Valve Prolapse? The heart's valves work to maintain the flow of blood in one direction, ensuring proper circulation. The mitral valve controls the flow of blood into the left ventricle. Normally, when the left ventricle contracts, the mitral valve closes and blood flows out of the heart through the aortic valve and into the aorta to start its journey to all other parts of the body. In MVP, the shape or dimensions of the leaflets of the valve are not ideal; they may be too large and fail to close properly or they balloon out, hence the term "prolapse." When the valve leaflets flap, a clicking sound may be heard. Sometimes the prolapsing of the mitral valve allows a slight flow of blood back into the left atrium. This is called "mitral regurgitation," and may cause a sound called a murmur. Some people with MVP have both a click and a murmur and some have only a click. Many have no unusual heart sounds at all; those who do may have clicks and murmurs that come and go.

78. Heart Care - Mitral Valve Prolapse - Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Texa A brief look at mitral valve prolapse and its treatment.Category Health Conditions and Diseases mitral valve Disease...... mitral valve prolapse, also known as clickmurmur syndrome, Barlow’s syndrome,balloon mitral valve, or floppy valve syndrome, is the bulging of one or both http://www.methodisthealth.com/health/heart/mvprolap.htm

Heart Care Home Las Enfermedades Cardiovasculares (en español) Clinical Services Methodist DeBakey Heart Center Multi-Organ Transplant Center at The Methodist Hospital Methodist Diagnostic Hospital Methodist Sugar Land Hospital ... Appointment Mitral Valve Prolapse What is mitral valve prolapse (MVP)? Treatment for mitral valve prolapse: Specific treatment will be determined by your physician based on: your age, overall health, and medical history extent of the disease your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies expectations for the course of the disease your opinion or preference Most patients have no symptoms of mitral valve prolapse and, therefore, will not require any treatment. Antibiotics may be given to persons who have leaky valves, and who are undergoing dental or surgical procedures. These antibiotics are given to prevent an infection called bacterial endocarditis. Click here to view the Online Resources page of this Web.

79. Mitral Valve Prolapse What is mitral valve prolapse? Explains symptoms, diagnosis, exercise. For those seeking alternative Category Health Conditions and Diseases mitral valve Disease...... making the diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse is that people become very apprehensiveabout their hearts, since they don't completely understand the syndrome. http://www.consciouschoice.com/holisticmd/hmd093.html

Home Health Holistic M.D. Mitral Valve Prolapse by Ronald Hoffman, M.D. Conscious Choice, May 1996 What is mitral valve prolapse? What is the mitral valve? Mitral valve is one of the valves of the heart, whose function is to keep the blood flowing in one direction through the left side of the heart, and to prevent backflow of blood when the heart contracts. It's named for its shape, which resembles a tall bishop's hat called a miter. It's made up of two triangular-shaped fibrous membranes, thin but tough, which are attached to strong cords like parachute cords, in turn attached to muscles. When the heart contracts, the two leaves billow up to close off the opening between the upper atrium and the lower ventricle on the left side of the heart. "Prolapse" means that the two leaves are a little loose, a little floppy, so that the valve doesn't close as firmly as it might. It may close with a faint click, or may permit a tiny amount of blood to leak through, producing a heart murmur. Though mitral valve prolapse was first identified as an anatomical abnormality of the heart, it's not simply a heart disease in the conventional sense. Cardiologists are beginning to look at this not as a single variation of heart anatomy, but as a whole spectrum of abnormalities, many benign and harmless, but some troubling. Curiously, most of the abnormalities seem related to an underlying instability of the autonomic nervous system. This is the part of our nervous system that regulates the internal, visceral functions of the bodysuch as blood pressure, heart rate, sweating, body temperature, gastrointestinal activity, and emptying of the urinary bladder.

80. Health Ency.: Disease: Mitral Valve Prolapse MVP has been associated with Marfan's syndrome characteristics. Most individualswith mitral valve prolapse are thin women who may have minor chest wall http://www.accessatlanta.com/shared/health/adam/ency/article/000180.html

SEARCH: The Web Yellow Pages HOME AJC.COM Illustrated Health Encyclopedia Important notice Ency. home Disease M Mitral valve prolapse See images Overview Symptoms Treatment ... Prevention Alternative names: Barlow's syndrome; Floppy mitral valve; Myxomatous mitral valve; Billowing mitral valve; Systolic click-murmur syndrome; Prolapsing mitral leaflet syndrome Definition: A disorder in which the mitral heart valve billows out and does not close properly, allowing blood to leak (backflow) into the left atrium. Causes and Risks Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is one cause of mitral regurgitation (leakage of blood from insufficient valve closure). It occurs in about .3% to 5% of the adult US population; women are affected twice as commonly as males. Mitral valve prolapse is the most common cause of mitral regurgitation requiring surgical treatment in the US. Some forms of MVP seem to be hereditary. MVP has been associated with Marfan's syndrome characteristics. Most individuals with mitral valve prolapse are thin women who may have minor chest wall deformities, scoliosis , or other disorders. There may also be an

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