Why the study?
What is the prevalence of mitral valve prolapse, increased aortic compliance, and collagen abnormalities in women with joint hypermobility syndrome?
Population
15 women aged 22-57 years with joint hypermobility syndrome.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant cardiac evaluation in joint hypermobility syndrome; leaves open need for longitudinal outcome studies.
What is the prevalence of mitral valve prolapse, increased aortic compliance, and collagen abnormalities in women with joint hypermobility syndrome?
Women with joint hypermobility syndrome have a high prevalence of mitral valve prolapse, increased aortic compliance, and abnormal skin collagen biosynthesis.
Handler et al. (1985) studied this question.
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