Mitral Valve Prolapse is a type of heart disease affecting the heart's valves. Mitral Valve Prolapse often does not present symptoms, but complications such as endocarditis and cardiac arrest may result.
Fast Facts:
- Also known as Barlow's Syndrome, Floppy Valve Syndrome
- Affects 2% of people
- Does not shorten life expectancy
- Caused Chad Schieber's death in Chicago Marathon
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From http://your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/heartpump-tutorial.html "Blood returning to the heart from the body (venous blood that has already had oxygen taken from it) enters ...
