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[Mitral valve prolapse syndrome]
Kardiologiia
|August 1, 1976
Summary
Mitral valve prolapse syndrome was identified in 8 of 2485 cardiovascular patients. Diagnosis was confirmed via echocardiography, with varying patient ages and underlying conditions, including ischemic heart disease.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Pathology
Context:
- A 3-year observational study involving 2485 patients with cardiovascular pathology.
- Focus on identifying specific cardiovascular conditions within a large patient cohort.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of mitral valve prolapse syndrome.
- To differentiate between established diagnoses and idiopathic cases of mitral valve prolapse syndrome.
Summary:
- Eight patients (0.32%) presented with mitral valve prolapse syndrome, characterized by late systolic murmurs or nonejection systolic clicks.
- Echocardiography confirmed the diagnosis in 5 patients.
- Three older patients (58-77 years) had co-existing ischemic heart disease, while 5 younger patients (24-35 years) had an undetermined etiology for their prolapse syndrome.
Impact:
- Highlights the occurrence of mitral valve prolapse syndrome in cardiovascular patients.
- Underscores the need for further etiological investigation in younger patients presenting with this syndrome.
- Emphasizes the role of echocardiography in diagnosing mitral valve prolapse syndrome.