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Mitral valve prolapse

The mitral valve helps blood on the left side of the heart flow in one direction. It closes to keep blood from moving backwards when the heart beats (contracts).

Source:ADAM

Date:April 23, 2009

Mitral Valve Prolapse

MVP may occur due to rheumatic heart disease but is usually found in healthy people. Changes that occur in the valve are caused by rapid multiplication of cells in the middle layer that presses on the outer layer.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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