Valvular Hrt Dis (Mitral Valve Prolapse-MVP)

Question 1

What is the most common cause of Mitral valve prolapse?

Answer 1

Idiopathic

This means that the exact cause is unknown in most cases.

Question 2

Name two syndromes that can accompany Mitral valve prolapse.

Answer 2

• Marfan syndrome
• Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

These connective tissue disorders can predispose individuals to MVP.

Question 3

What percentage of patients with Mitral valve prolapse are asymptomatic?

Answer 3

Most patients

Many individuals do not exhibit symptoms despite having MVP.

Question 4

What is a common complication of Mitral valve prolapse?

Answer 4

Mitral regurgitation (MR)

MR occurs when the valve does not close properly, leading to backflow of blood.

Question 5

What is Mitral valve prolapse (MVP)?

Answer 5

Redundant valve tissue with myxedematous degeneration and elongated chordae tendineae

MVP is characterized by abnormal valve structure leading to potential complications.