81. Mitral Valve Prolapse Benign Syndrome? EBook Title mitral valve prolapse Benign syndrome? Author Anderson, Sharon.Publisher eReads. Available Formats Adobe eBook Reader $9.99. http://www.ebooks.com/items/item-display.asp?IID=20815

82. Mitral Valve Prolapse Covers topics such as historical background of mitral valve prolapse, preventing complications, as Category Health Conditions and Diseases mitral valve Disease...... Estimates are that 1 in 10 to 1 in 20 individuals has mitral valve prolapse.It is also called floppy valve syndrome, Barlow's or ReidBarlow's syndrome http://www.skylinefamilypractice.com/mvp.html

Facts About Mitral Valve Prolapse Skyline Family Practice Contents Introduction What is Mitral Valve Prolapse? Diagnosis Symptoms ... Clinical Significance Introduction Mitral valve prolapse is frequently diagnosed in healthy people and is, for the most part, harmless. Most people suffer no symptoms whatsoever from mitral valve prolapse. Estimates are that 1 in 10 to 1 in 20 individuals has mitral valve prolapse. It 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. Mitral valve prolapse can be present from birth or develop at any age. It occurs in both men and women, but is more common in women. Mitral valve prolapse is one of the most frequently made cardiac diagnoses in the United States. What Is Mitral Valve Prolapse? Diagnosis Mitral valve prolapse is commonly diagnosed by listening to the sounds that the heart makes or occasionally is discovered through echocardiographic tests. Sometimes once a physician has heard the characteristic sounds of mitral valve prolapse through a stethoscope, other tests may be ordered. Echocardiography is a common and painless test which uses sound waves of a very high frequency which travel through the layers of the skin and muscle to produce an image of the heart which can be seen on a screen. In this sense it is a technique similar to radar or sonar imaging. Symptoms The vast majority of people with mitral valve prolapse have no discomfort whatsoever. Most are surprised to learn that their heart is functioning in any way abnormally. Some individuals report mild and common symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, and either "skipping" or "racing" of the heart. More rarely chest pain is reported. However, these are symptoms which may or may not be related to the mitral valve prolapse.

83. Mitral Valve Prolapse - Treatment And Information Over 40%percent of patients with mitral valve prolapse also have an including Anxiety, Fatigue , Migraine headaches , Irritable bowel syndrome , Panic attacks http://www.go-symmetry.com/health/mitral-valve-prolapse.htm

FREE SHIPPING PRODUCTS Health Kits Herbal Women Children ... Weight loss INFO News About us Product Usage Serving the Internet since Mitral Valve Prolapse In Mitral valve prolapse the flaps don't close evenly. One or both flaps go backwards, allowing a small amount of blood to leak through the valve. In a normal valve the flow of blood goes from the left atrium to the left ventricle. Upon closing it prevents blood from going back into the left atrium. Mitral valve prolapse is a genetic disorder and affects women 3 times more often than men. It is one of the most common cardiac findings. Diagnosis maybe confirmed by an echocardiogram, which provides an actual picture of the valve. Infection of the mitral valve, endocarditis, is extremely rare. However, people with MVP have a slightly greater risk of contracting it. For this reason we suggest antibiotic prophylaxis for certain dental and surgical procedures (ask your doctor). People with MVPS have a higher incidence of: the following: Altitude sickness, Endometriosis Fibromyalgia Fibrocystic breast disorder Infertility , PMS

84. Mitral Valve Prolapse mitral valve prolapse has been associated with Marfan's syndrome (a disorderpresent from birth), Graves disease, and other disorders. http://www.iowaclinic.com/adam/ency/article/000180.shtml

Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Mitral valve prolapse 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), Graves" disease , and other disorders. Many people with mitral valve prolapse are thin women who may have minor chest wall deformities, scoliosis , or other disorders. There may also be an

85. Mitral Valve Prolapse - Stanford Hospital And Clinics mitral valve prolapse, also known as clickmurmur syndrome, Barlow's syndrome, balloonmitral valve, or floppy valve syndrome, is the bulging of one or both of http://www.stanfordhospital.com/healthLib/atoz/cardiac/mvprolap.html

Cardiac Surgeons Cardiologists Heart and Lung Transplant Specialists Interventional Cardiologists ... Thriving With Heart Disease: A Unique Program for You and Your Family Cardiovascular Disease Mitral Valve Prolapse What is mitral valve prolapse (MVP)? Mitral valve prolapse, also known as click-murmur syndrome, Barlow's syndrome, balloon mitral valve, or floppy valve syndrome, is the bulging of one or both of the mitral valve flaps during the contraction of the heart. One or both of the flaps may not close properly, allowing the blood to leak backward. This may result in a mitral regurgitation murmur. Treatment for mitral valve prolapse: Specific treatment for mitral valve prolapse 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.

86. MITRAL VALVE AND MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE mitral valve prolapse is also known as clickmurmur syndrome, Barlow'ssyndrome, balloon mitral valve and floppy valve syndrome. http://216.185.102.50/Heart_and_Stroke_A_Z_Guide/mitral.html

MITRAL VALVE AND MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE The mitral valve is the heart valve between the left atrium and left ventricle . It has two flaps, or cusps. What is mitral valve prolapse? In mitral valve prolapse (M.V.P.), one or both valve flaps are enlarged, and some of their supporting "strings" may be too long. When the heart pumps (contracts) the mitral valve flaps don't close smoothly or evenly. Instead, part of one or both flaps collapses backward into the left atrium. This sometimes lets a small amount of blood leak backward through the valve and may cause a heart murmur. Mitral valve prolapse is also known as click-murmur syndrome, Barlow's syndrome, balloon mitral valve and floppy valve syndrome. Does mitral valve prolapse need to be treated? The majority of patients with mitral valve prolapse have no symptoms, won't have problems and, so won't need treatment. However, those who have leaky (regurgitant) prolapsing valves will need antibiotics to prevent infection (endocarditis ) of the valve before certain surgical or dental procedures likely to cause bleeding.

87. Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) Prolapsing mitral valves do not tend to degenerate over time. mitralvalve prolapse sometimes accompanies the rare Marfan syndrome. http://www.diet-and-health.net/Diseases/MitralValveProlapse.html

Go Back Nutrition for a Living Planet - Home Page Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is also known as click-murmur syndrome (it causes a characteristic heart murmur that may be heard through a stethoscope), Barlow's syndrome, dysautonomia, balloon mitral valve and floppy valve syndrome. The mitral valve is the heart valve between the left atrium and left ventricle . It has two flaps, or cusps. The opening in the valve may be narrower than normal (mitral stenosis) or wider than normal (mitral incompetence). Researchers from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's (NHLBI) Framingham Heart Study report that MVP is substantially less common and less serious than previously believed. In a study appearing in the July 1, 1999 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine, the researchers report that MVP affects about 2 percent of the population rather than the 5 to 35 percent of the population indicated in earlier estimates. And, contradicting earlier studies suggesting that MVP occurs more commonly in women, the researchers found that men and women are equally likely to have the condition. When a person's mitral valve is somewhat looser than normal, it may allow one of the portions of the valve to "billow" backward slightly into the upper chamber during the heart's contraction (prolapse). Occasionally, there may be a small leak of blood backwards into the upper chamber of the heart. The heart still pumps and receives an adequate blood supply. Prolapsing mitral valves do not tend to degenerate over time. Mitral valve prolapse sometimes accompanies the rare Marfan syndrome.

88. InteliHealth: mitralvalve prolapse, also known as Barlow's syndrome or systolic click-murmursyndrome, is a malfunction of the heart's mitral valve, the physical doorway http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8059/28040/309626.html?d=dmtHealth

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90. Mitral Valve Prolapse: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment mitral valve prolapse is also known as systolic clickmurmur syndrome,Barlow’s syndrome, and even floppy mitral valve syndrome. http://www.diagnosishealth.com/mvp.htm

MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE (MVP) *Mitral Valve Prolapse occurs in 5-7% of population, with female predomination. May have a genetic component. *Usually an incidental finding unless associated mitral regurgitation or with rare disorders like Marfan syndrome, and other connective (soft) tissue diseases. *Usually asymptomatic. The association with atypical chest pain is controversial (see article on angina-like chest pain ). There may be panic attacks as well as excessive adrenaline-activity in body causing fast heart rates/rhythms. There may be increased risk of stroke as well as infection in the heart valves. However. The latter are seen in patients with severe prolapse associated with mitral regurgitation. Risk of sudden death is very rare. *Diagnosis: EKG is generally normal. Echocardiography (ultrasound of heart) is test of choice. Heart cath may be needed in patients with suspected coronary artery disease. *Treatment: Most require reassurance and no treatment for Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP), especially since there is no specific treatment. Fast heart rate/rhythm problem may be controlled by beta-blockers like Inderal. Blood thinners (aspirin and in refractory cases warfarin) are indicated in patients with minor or major strokes. Antibiotic prophylaxis against infection of heart valves before certain procedures may be needed in certain cases. Patients with symptomatic mitral regurgitation require surgery. *Prognosis: Generally a benign course for most folks unless complicated by severe mitral regurgitation.

91. Florida Institute For Cardiovascular Care Mitral Valve Prolapse The mitral valve prolapse center specializes in the diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse, treatment of mitral valve prolapse, research on mitral valve prolapse, education of mitral valve prolapse, support for of mitral valve prolapse. also, FICC and http://redirect-west.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.mitral.com/&y=02EBDFAC19E97A

92. Mitral Valve Prolapse A personal site with links and message board for support.Category Health Conditions and Diseases mitral valve Disease......mitral valve prolapse. My name is Colleen and I was diagnosed withMVP at the age of 31. It was a shock and I was scared. Those are http://www.angelfire.com/ak/akfam/mvp.html

Mitral Valve Prolapse My name is Colleen and I was diagnosed with MVP at the age of 31. It was a shock and I was scared. Those are the first feelings everyone has. There is also the condition known as MVPS, its the condition where you have anxiety attacks, palpitations, pains in the chest ect... I am dedicating this page to all of you who have MVP and/or MVPS. Hopefully you will be reassured by reading letters posted from others who have these conditions. We are not crazy. Go to the links, read the information there and I think you will feel better. If you want to know my story click on the link below. Please sign my guestbook, let me know what you think of my site and how I may be able to improve it. Best Wishes for you all and feel free to email me anytime. Thank you! Visit the Message Board: Alternate Message Board Great Links for Info on MVP Understanding MVP and MVPS - A must read for everyone!!! MVP/Dysautonomia and Panic Attacks Support Message Board Heart Preview Gallery Finding Your Way ... My Story Email: Click here to email me!

93. Mitral Valve Prolapse There are many types of dysautonomia, but it is mitral valve ProlapseSyndrome/Dysautonomia that we discuss here. The name seems http://www.anxietypanic.com/mvp.html

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94. Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP, Leaky Heart Valves) mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is an ofteninherited problem in the mitral valve, theheart valve between the upper-left chamber of the heart (left http://www.heartcenteronline.com/Mitral_Valve_Prolapse.html

Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is an often-inherited problem in the mitral valve, the heart valve between the upper-left chamber of the heart (left atrium) and the lower-left chamber of the heart (left ventricle). MVP syndrome may also be referred to as Barlow syndrome, floppy valve syndrome billowing mitral cusp. Leaky heart valves like MVP are a form of valvular heart disease The mitral valve is made up of two flaps, or cusps, which are attached to the ventricle near the atrium. They swing open to allow blood to flow from the atrium to the ventricle, and then close billowing only slightly back into the atrium. However, when the flaps cannot close properly during the pumping (systole) of the left ventricle, they may show extreme billowing in the wrong direction and look floppy. The physician may also be able to hear a clicking sound that is made when the flaps lightly snap backward, which has also earned the syndrome the name systolic click murmur syndrome. MVP has two main causes: One flap is larger than the other or the chordae (cord-like structures fastening the valve to the chamber wall) have stretched or ruptured. Either way, the potential result is the leakage ( regurgitation ) of blood back through the valve.

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