Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment
Health Encyclopedia: Mitral Valve Prolapse
Barlow's syndrome; Floppy mitral valve; Myxomatous mitral valve; Billowing mitral valve; Systolic click-murmur syndrome; Prolapsing mitral leaflet syndrome
Prevention
You can't usually prevent mitral valve prolapse, but you can prevent certain complications. Tell your health care providers, including your dentist, if you have a history of heart disease or heart valve problems.
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Mitral Valve Proplase Patient Guide
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