Who is affected by mitral valve prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is the most common heart valve abnormality in the United States. Studies estimate that about 2 out of 100 adults in the U.S. have mitral valve prolapse (MVP).
MVP is more common in people with a family history of the condition.
| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: February 9, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine George Philippides, MD - Cardiology | |
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