Mitral Valve Prolapse

Credits

AuthorDouglas Dana
AuthorRobin Parks, MS
EditorKathleen M. Ariss, MS
EditorSydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
Associate EditorDenele Ivins
Associate EditorTracy Landauer
Associate EditorPat Truman
Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD
- Internal Medicine
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerStephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC
- Interventional Cardiology
Last UpdatedApril 4, 2007

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Author: Douglas Dana
Robin Parks, MS
Last Updated: April 4, 2007
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology

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Topic Contents
 Topic Overview
 FAQs
 Cause
 Symptoms
 What Increases Your Risk
 When to Call a Doctor
 Examinations and Tests
 Treatment Overview
 Ongoing Concerns
 Living With Mitral Valve Prolapse
 Medications
 Surgery
 Other Treatment
 Other Places To Get Help
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