Mitral Valve Prolapse.
A condition in which the mitral valve leaflets bulge (prolapse) into the left atrium during the heart's contraction. Often benign, but can progress to significant mitral regurgitation requiring surgical repair.
Definition
What is mitral valve prolapse?
A condition in which the mitral valve leaflets bulge (prolapse) into the left atrium during the heart's contraction. Often benign, but can progress to significant mitral regurgitation requiring surgical repair.
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