Mitral valve prolapse

Mitral valve prolapse occurs when the leaflets of the mitral valve bulge (prolapse) into the left atrium like a parachute during the hearts contraction.

Symptoms:

• A racing or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, often when lying flat or during physical activity
• Fatigue
• Chest pain thats not caused by a heart attack or coronary artery disease

Complications:

·         Mitral valve regurgitation

·         Heart rhythm problems

·         Heart valve infection

There are many other words to describe this condition like Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Ebsteins anomaly, Muscular dystrophy, Graves disease, Scoliosis.

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