Situated between the left atrium and left ventricle it allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, preventing backflow. Also called bicuspid valve, left atrioventricular valve.
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- Nutrition Information on drinking fluids, caffeine, sugar, fats, sodium and other nutrients and issues pertaining to mitral valve prolapse are discussed.
- Mitral Valve Prolapse: Benign Syndrome? A look at the book by Sharon Anderson, M.A. which took 15 years to research and write. A glimpse of the author and comments from the medical professionals, prominent writers, the media and the public.
- Heart Point Information about mitral valve syndrome and related disorders, along with some pictures of how the valves work.
- Mitral Valve Prolapse A personal site with links and message board for support.
- MVP Links A collection of resources relating to mitral valve prolapse syndrome/dysautonomia and this disease.
- 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.
- Skyline Family Practice Covers topics such as historical background of mitral valve prolapse, preventing complications, as well as treatment, symptoms and diagnosing.
- eMedicine Health - Mitral Valve Prolapse Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
- MedicineNet.com Information about mitral valve prolapse, detailed picture of the heart, diagnoses, evaluation and treatment.
- MedlinePlus: Chronic Mitral Regurgitation A look at this disease and its alternative name, the causes, and risk factors.
- MedlinePlus: Mitral Valve Prolapse A definition of mitral stenosis, as well as alternative name, causes, and risk factors are discussed.