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The mitral valve, also known as the bicuspid valve, is a valve in the heart that lies between the left atrium (LA) and the left ventricle (LV). The mitral valve and the tricuspid valve are known as the atrioventricular valves because they lie between the atria and the ventricles of the heart.
Overview
A normally functioning mitral valve allows blood to flow into the left ventricle during ventricular diastole, and prevent blood from going retrograde from the ventricle to the left atrium during systole.
Anatomy
The mitral valve has two cusps/leaflets (the anteromedial leaflet and the posterolateral leaflet) and guards an opening that normally admits two fingers. The opening is surrounded by a fibrous ring known as the mitral valve annulus. (The orientation of the two leaflets resembles a bishop's miter, which is where the valve receives its name.) These valve leaflets are prevented from prolapsing into the left atrium by the chordae tendinae. More on [ Mitral valve ]
Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome
Ã2: Brittany Murphy ::*:: husband Simon revealed, Britt had a "mitral valve prolapse heart murmur" :: #xmas, #BrittanyMurphy, #FactsAboutMe
swedishlesbian (DJFunkyGrrL) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:13:04 -0000
Ø2: Brittany Murphy ::*:: husband Simon revealed, Britt had a "mitral valve prolapse heart murmur" :: #xmas, #BrittanyMurphy, #FactsAboutMe
hemhorragic ovarian cysts? yup. dislocated ribs? yup. mitral valve prolapse with precordial catch syndrome? yup. stress fracture? yup. FML.
iamclaireross (claire ross) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:44:18 -0000
hemhorragic ovarian cysts? yup. dislocated ribs? yup. mitral valve prolapse with precordial catch syndrome? yup. stress fracture? yup. FML.
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PanicAway1 (PanicAway1) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:40:00 -0000
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@JustMere I feel bad for the guy, really. I cannot imagine. And as for your son, wow, so sorry to hear! Mitral Valve Prolapse too???
spicypants (SpicyPants) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:01:16 -0000
@JustMere I feel bad for the guy, really. I cannot imagine. And as for your son, wow, so sorry to hear! Mitral Valve Prolapse too???
#factaboutme i have a prob with ma heart lol, its called mitral valve prolapse
wolfsmellie (christian smellie) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:56:12 -0000
#factaboutme i have a prob with ma heart lol, its called mitral valve prolapse
@DivaJulia So Brittany Murphy had Mitral Valve Prolapse, just like us, girl. Do you take meds for it?
spicypants (SpicyPants) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:41:27 -0000
@DivaJulia So Brittany Murphy had Mitral Valve Prolapse, just like us, girl. Do you take meds for it?
A Case History - A 41-year-old white woman arrived at Uchee Pines Institute in a wheelchair. Mitral valve prolapse was diagnosed and the report talks about the disorder and some of the symptoms found.
Acute Mitral Regurgitation - Find information about this disorder and its alternative name, the causes and risk factors.
Ask Dr Stoll - A different perspective on mitral valve prolapse.
Chronic Mitral Regurgitation - A look at this disease and its alternative name, the causes, and risk factors.
eMedicine Health - Mitral Valve Prolapse - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is also called click-murmur syndrome, floppy mitral valve syndrome, and Barlow syndrome after the doctor who first described MVP. The mitral valve is one of 4 ... ]
Heart Point - Information about mitral valve syndrome and related disorders, along with some pictures of how the valves work.
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International Institute of Sport and Human Performance - A detailed look at mitral valve prolapse including heart murmurs, detection of heart valve abnormalities, exercise, endocarditis and prognosis among other things are discussed. Written by Christopher Berger.
MedicineNet.com - Information about mitral valve prolapse, detailed picture of the heart, diagnoses, evaluation and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Learn about mitral valve prolapse (MVP), the most common heart valve abnormality. Symptoms include fatigue, palpitations, chest pain, anxiety, and migraine headaches from the doctors at MedicineNet.com. ]
Methodist Health Care System - A brief look at mitral valve prolapse and its treatment.
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Mitral Valve Prolapse - Learn about MVP, its symptoms, arrhythmias, chest pain, heart sounds, regurgitation, endocarditis, heart failure, valvular disease and other related topics. An email group for support and regular newsletters is available.
Meta Description: [ Information and support for Mitral Valve Prolapse, its complications and related disorders. What to look for and ask your Doctor. ]
Mitral Valve Prolapse - A definition of mitral stenosis, as well as alternative name, causes, and risk factors are discussed.
Mitral Valve Prolapse Center - Specializes in diagnosis, treatment, research, education, and support. Includes information about their services.
Meta Description: [ Mitral Valve Prolapse Center at HealthwoRx in South Florida ]
Mitral Valve Prolapse: What You Should Know - A look at mitral valve prolapse with a discussion about the valve, what MVP is, symptoms, treatment and some considerations as sports and antibiotic prophylaxis.
Meta Description: [ Information about mitral valve prolapse from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ]
MVP Links - A collection of resources relating to mitral valve prolapse syndrome/dysautonomia and this disease.
Meta Description: [ Mitral valve prolapse, inforamation, links ]
Nutrition - Information on drinking fluids, caffeine, sugar, fats, sodium and other nutrients and issues pertaining to mitral valve prolapse are discussed.
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Patient's Heart Page - Descriptions of both mitral valve prolapse and the syndrome with symptom lists.
Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes - Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, contributor. An explanation of mitral valve prolapse as well as diagnosis and treatment.
Skyline Family Practice - Covers topics such as historical background of mitral valve prolapse, preventing complications, as well as treatment, symptoms and diagnosing.
The Holistic M.D. - What is mitral valve prolapse? Explains symptoms, diagnosis, exercise. For those seeking alternative treatments, nutritional therapy and natural relaxants.
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The Mitral Valve Prolapse Center of Alabama - Antibiotic information, treatment, newsletter, support groups, list of books, and links are found at this site.
Meta Description: [ The Autonomic Disorders / Mitral Valve Prolapse Center is located in Birmingham, Alabama. Call 1-800-541-8602 to schedule an appointment. ]
What Causes Mitral Valve Prolapse? - Considers the case that magnesium and other nutritional deficiencies leading to defective hyaluronic acid may be a significant factor in MVP and its associated conditions.
Meta Description: [ Reviews the evidence that magnesium and other nutritional deficiencies may be significant factors in mitral valve prolapse syndrome (MVP). ]
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