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
| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: February 20, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology | |
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