Mitral valve prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is a disorder in which, during the contraction phase of the heart, the mitral valve does not close properly. When the valve does not close properly it allows blood to backflow into the left atrium. Some symptoms can include palpitations, chest pain, difficulty breathing after exertion, fatigue, cough, and shortness of breath while lying down.
Review Date: 04/23/2009
Reviewed By: Alan Berger, MD, Assistant Professor, Divisions of Cardiology and
Epidemiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Review
provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David
Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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