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Who is affected by mitral valve prolapse

Studies estimate that approximately 3% to 4% of the adult population in the United States have mitral valve prolapse (MVP).1

  • Certain body features (such as low body weight, low blood pressure, a flat rib cage, a straight back, loose joints along with long arms, fingers, and toes) are associated with MVP.
  • MVP is more common in people with a family history of the condition.
  • Mitral valve prolapse is the most common heart valve abnormality in the United States.1

Citations

  1. Fontana ME (2005). Mitral valve prolapse. In RE Rakel, ET Bope, eds., Conn's Current Therapy 2005, pp. 376–379. Philadelphia: Elsevier Inc.

Author Robin Parks, MS
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor Denele Ivins
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC
- Interventional Cardiology
Last Updated February 20, 2007

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Last Updated: February 20, 2007
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