Wednesday, April 27, 2011 jennis i. nidea asks

Q: please help me understand this: Anterior mitral valve prolapse in essential hypertension - stage 2 thank you very much

I have a friend whose son, a 22 year old, is suffering for several days high blood pressure (170/120 or 150/110). after consultation with their doctor, the diagnosis is: Anterior mitral valve prolapse in essential hypertension - stage 2 they will also told that their son is suspected to have an enlargement of the heart. please help me understand it in a layman's explanation. thank you very much and more power.

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Answers (1)

Karen McPartland, RD

4/27/11 8:34pm

Hi jennis i. nidea,

Here is a link on Mitral Valve Prolapse that offers an explanation.

Best Regards,

Karen McPartland, RD

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