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Neurologic aspects of mitral valve prolapse
1Department of Neurology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Charleston.
Angiology
|August 1, 1989
Summary
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is linked to various neurological conditions. This review categorizes MVP associations, highlighting paradoxes between MVP prevalence and neurological complications like stroke.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Genetics
Background:
- Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is the most common valvular condition.
- Increasing reports link MVP to neurologic, muscular, and psychiatric disorders.
- Links arise from MVP incidence in neurologic diseases or MVP-attributed complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and categorize associations between MVP and various disorders.
- To identify paradoxes in MVP-related health outcomes and neurological conditions.
Main Methods:
- Extensive review of published reports on MVP and associated conditions.
- Categorization of MVP based on its relationship with specific disease types.
Main Results:
- MVP categorized by association with: genetically determined neurologic disorders, connective tissue disorders, mechanical factors, or asymptomatic states.
- Identified paradox: healthy MVP population vs. those with complications (e.g., stroke).
- Second paradox: high MVP incidence in young stroke patients vs. rarity of stroke in neurologic conditions with high MVP prevalence.
Conclusions:
- MVP exhibits diverse associations with neurologic and other disorders.
- Paradoxical findings warrant further investigation into MVP's role in specific patient subpopulations and neurological risks.