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[Mitral valve prolapse].

Igor Ivanov1, Jadranka Dejanović, Biljana Radisić

  • 1Medicinski fakultet, Novi Sad Institut za kardiovaskularne bolesti, Klinika za kardiologiju, Sremska Kamenica.

Medicinski Pregled
|June 1, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is common but has varied causes and presentations. While often benign, MVP can lead to serious complications, necessitating ongoing clinical interest and research.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Valvular Heart Disease

Context:

  • Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a frequent clinical finding with unclear prevalence and diverse origins.
  • Associated with connective tissue disorders, asthenic body types, and congenital thoracic anomalies.
  • Secondary causes include rheumatic heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and ischemic heart disease.

Purpose:

  • To review the etiology, prevalence, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and potential complications of mitral valve prolapse.
  • To highlight the diagnostic approaches including echocardiography and left ventriculography.
  • To discuss the spectrum of MVP complications, from asymptomatic cases to severe outcomes.

Summary:

  • MVP prevalence ranges from 0.33% to 17%, with primary and secondary etiologies.

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  • Diagnosis involves history, physical exam, echocardiography, and sometimes left ventriculography or tissue analysis.
  • While often asymptomatic and benign, MVP carries risks of infective endocarditis, heart failure, embolism, and sudden death.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding MVP's varied presentation and risks is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
    • Highlights the importance of echocardiography in diagnosing MVP and assessing regurgitation severity.
    • Emphasizes the need for vigilance regarding potential MVP complications, particularly in symptomatic patients.