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This review defines mitral valve prolapse syndrome, reports on its occurrence across age groups, and discusses its clinical implications and relationships with other health entities.
This review provides an overview of mitral valve prolapse syndrome, highlighting its varying clinical consequences from benign to life-threatening.
A contemporary "in" diagnosis in the field of cardiology is the mitral valve prolapse syndrome. This abnormality is evident in populations ranging from very young children to older adults. It is being recognized with increasing frequency among college and university students. In many cases, the syndrome is of limited consequence, while in others, it may be life threatening. This paper (1) defines what it is, (2) reports on its occurrence, (3) depicts some relationships with related health entities and (4) discusses certain implications for health professionals and heart health education.
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Darrell Crase (1982) conducted a review in Mitral valve prolapse syndrome. This review defines mitral valve prolapse syndrome, reports on its occurrence across age groups, and discusses its clinical implications and relationships with other health entities.
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