Mitral valve prolapse

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What is Mitral valve prolapse?

Mitral valve prolapse is a heart problem in which the valve that separates the left upper and lower chambers of the heart does not close properly.

Alternative Names:

Barlow's syndrome; Floppy mitral valve; Myxomatous mitral valve; Billowing mitral valve; Systolic click-murmur syndrome; Prolapsing mitral leaflet syndrome

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