81. Mitral Valve Prolapse - Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is among the most common heart conditions, but it remains diseases of the mitral valve valve disease. See on other sites http://www.texasheartinstitute.org/mvp.html

//var DOCUMENTGROUP=''; //var DOCUMENTNAME=''; //var ACTION=''; Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Again Ranked Among Nation's Top 10 Heart Centers Click here for Heart Owner's Update This publication contains information to help you understand and live a heart-healthy lifestyle. We subscribe to the HONcode principles. Verify here. Mitral Valve Prolapse (En español) What causes mitral valve prolapse? Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is among the most common heart conditions, but it remains something of a puzzle. Although MVP affects about 2% of the population, the cause is unknown. MVP often occurs in people who have no other heart problems, and the condition may be inherited. The mitral valve is located in the heart between the upper-left chamber (the left atrium) and the lower-left chamber (the left ventricle). The mitral valve consists of two flaps called leaflets. Normally, the leaflets open and shut in coordinated fashion to allow blood to flow in one direction—from the atrium to the ventricle. The left ventricle is the heart's main pumping chamber and propels oxygen-rich blood into the arteries, which carry the blood throughout the body.

82. Valve Disease: Mitral Valve Prolapse Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, number one in the treatment and diagnosis of valve disease. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/disease/valve/mitralvalvepr

Heart Guide Vascular Guide History of Innovations About Us ... Dictionary Treating the Heart, Blood Vessels and Circulation Mitral valve prolapse (also called MVP, floppy valve syndrome, Barlow’s syndrome, click-murmur syndrome) Click here to learn about: What is MVP? What are the symptoms? How is MVP diagnosed? How is it treated? ... How to find a doctor if you have MVP? For more information on valve disease and its treatment, see Valve Disease normal mitral valve mitral valve prolapse What is mitral valve prolapse? Mitral valve prolapse is a type of myxomatous valve disease . The tissue of the mitral valve leaflets and chordae are abnormally stretchy, so that as the heart beats, the mitral valve bows or flops back into the left atrium. Those with mitral valve prolapse may not have any regurgitation (leaky valve) or they may have a range of severity from a mild leak to a very floppy, leaky valve. The majority of people have no leak or a mild leak. In this case, MVP is not a cause for concern.

83. Valve Disease: Balloon Valvotomy number one in the treatment and diagnosis of valve disease. The mitral valve is located between the left upper and lower chambers of the heart. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/disease/valve/balloon_valve

Heart Guide Vascular Guide History of Innovations About Us ... Dictionary Treating the Heart, Blood Vessels and Circulation Balloon Mitral Valvotomy There are four valves within your heart. The heart valves make sure blood flows in only one direction through your heart. To work properly, the valves must open to allow blood to flow through and close tightly to stop blood from flowing in the wrong direction. The mitral valve is located between the left upper and lower chambers of the heart. It has two leaflets that open and close similar to a double door. Click here to learn more about your heart valves mitral valve stenosis (narrowed opening) What is mitral stenosis? Mitral stenosis most commonly develops many years after a person has had rheumatic fever, although many patients diagnosed with mitral stenosis don't recall ever having the illness. During rheumatic fever, the valve becomes inflamed. Over time, the leaflets of the inflamed valve stick together and become scarred, rigid, and thickened, limiting its ability to open completely. How is mitral valve stenosis treated?

84. Heart Valve Disease valve diseases of the right side of the heart the pulmonary and tricuspid valve - are excessive floppiness of the leaflets (mitral valve prolapse) http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/heartvalvedisease.htm

Search: All NetDoctor Diseases Medicines NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News News archive Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres ADHD Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Heart valve disease Reviewed by Dr Neal Uren , consultant cardiologist and Dr Patrick Davey , cardiologist What is heart valve disease? The heart has two halves, a left and a right, each with two chambers - the atrium and the ventricle. Between the chambers are the heart valves which ensure the blood runs only in one direction. There are also heart valves situated between the ventricles and the major arteries - the aorta and pulmonary artery - where they have the same function. Failure in a valve in the left side of the heart - the aortic or the mitral valve - results in left-sided heart failure . This leads to an accumulation of fluids in the lungs, or pulmonary oedema.

85. MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT (text) What Are My Risks of Surgery? What Will My Condition Be Like After mitral valve Replacement? valves damaged by rheumatic disease often must be replaced. http://www.sts.org/doc/4101

MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT Description Author: Thoralf M. Sundt, MD Medical Illustrations: Jill Rhead, MA TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction What Causes Mitral Valve Problems? What are the Surgical Options? Mechanical Valves ... What Will My Condition Be Like After Mitral Valve Replacement? INTRODUCTION Mitral valve repair is an open heart procedure performed by cardiothoracic surgeons to treat stenosis (narrowing) or regurgitation (leakage) of the mitral valve . The mitral valve is the "inflow valve" for the left side of the heart. Blood flows from the lungs, where it picks up oxygen, and into the heart through the mitral valve. When it opens, the mitral valve allows blood to flow into the heart's main pumping chamber called the left ventricle. It then closes to keep blood from leaking back into the lungs when the ventricle contracts (squeezes) to push blood out to the body. It has two flaps, or leaflets. The mitral valve is highlighted on this illustration of a heart. The mitral valve is the "inflow valve" for the left side of the heart. Blood flows from the lungs, where it picks up oxygen, and into the heart through the mitral valve. (Click on the illustration to enlarge it.) Surgery may be necessary when the valve opens or closes incompletely. A stenotic (narrow) valve does not let the blood easily into the heart causing blood to "back up" and pressure to build up in the lungs. This makes it difficult for the heart to increase the amount of blood that it pumps with exercise, and may produce symptoms of shortness of breath - especially with activity. If the leaflets do not meet correctly for any reason (and many things may cause this), blood may leak backward into the lungs each time the heart pumps. Since some of the blood leaks backwards, the heart has to pump more blood with each contraction in order to push the same amount of blood forward. This is called volume overload. The heart can compensate for this overload for many months or years, provided that the leakage came on slowly and progressively. Eventually, the heart begins to fail and patients show symptoms of shortness of breath or fatigue (tiredness).

86. Mitral Valve Prolapse - Heart Disease And Other Cardiovascular Conditions On Med Information on heart disease and related cardiovascular conditions includes medications, procedures and tests, symptoms, and treatment. http://www.medicinenet.com/mitral_valve_prolapse/article.htm

document.writeln(''); MedicineNet Home Heart Home Page > Mitral Valve Prolapse Search Tips Printer-Friendly Format FREE Newsletters Email to a Friend ... Next Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) What is mitral valve prolapse? How does a patient with MVP feel? How is mitral valve prolapse diagnosed and evaluated? What is the treatment for MVP? ... Mitral Valve Prolapse At A Glance What is mitral valve prolapse? Mitral valve prolapse (also known as "click murmur syndrome" and "Barlow's syndrome") is the most common heart valve abnormality, affecting five to ten percent of the world population. A normal mitral valve consists of two thin leaflets, located between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart. Mitral valve leaflets, shaped like parachutes, are attached to the inner wall of the left ventricle by a series of strings called "chordae." When the ventricles contract, the mitral valve leaflets close snugly, preventing backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium. When the ventricles relax, the valves open to allow oxygenated blood from the lungs to fill the left ventricle. In patients with mitral valve prolapse, the mitral apparatus (valve leaflets and chordae) becomes affected by a process called myxomatous degeneration. In myxomatous degeneration, the structural protein, collagen, forms abnormally and causes thickening, enlargement and redundancy of the leaflets and chordae. When the ventricles contract, the redundant leaflets prolapse (flop backwards) into the left atrium, sometimes allowing leakage of blood through the valve opening (mitral regurgitation). When severe, mitral regurgitation can lead to heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. Most patients are totally unaware of the prolapsing of the mitral valve. Others may experience a number of symptoms discussed below.

87. Cardiac, Valvular Disease Drugs to treat heart valve disease do not provide a cure; they are used to relieve For example, in mitral valve prolapse, a betablocking drug may be http://www.columbiasurgery.org/pat/cardiac/valve.html

Cardiac Diseases Valvular Disease Definition The heart's four valves help direct the flow of blood through its chambers. All of these valves are composed of thin leaflets that when closed prevent a backflow of blood and when open permit the blood to move forward to its next destination. When a valve fails to close properly, as is the case in a common disorder called mitral valve prolapse valvular stenosis Cause A number of conditions can lead to heart valve disease. Congenital defects and infections, such as rheumatic fever, are among the most common. Rheumatic heart disease, although greatly diminished since the advent of antibiotics to treat streptococcal infections, still affects more than 1 million Americans and causes about 6,000 deaths per year. Diagnosis In many cases, people can have a diseased heart valve for many years without suffering any symptoms or even being aware of the problem. Diseased valves can be detected by murmurs or other unusual sounds heard through a stethoscope. Ultrasound examination of the heart, also called echocardiography, in which sound waves are used to map internal structures, is also helpful. The most precise diagnosis is made by cardiac catheterization and angiocardiography. Depending upon the type of valvular problem, patients often can go for many years without any special treatment. Medical Therapies Drugs to treat heart valve disease do not provide a cure; they are used to relieve symptoms and prevent complications. For example, in mitral valve prolapse, a beta-blocking drug may be prescribed to treat worrisome symptoms such as palpitations and chest pain, even though the condition itself is not serious.

88. Mechanical Circulatory Support Program, Valvular Disease A number of conditions can lead to heart valve disease. For example, in mitral valve prolapse, a betablocking drug may be prescribed to treat worrisome http://www.columbiasurgery.org/pat/lvad/valve.html

Cardiac Diseases Valvular Disease Definition The heart's four valves help direct the flow of blood through its chambers. All of these valves are composed of thin leaflets that when closed prevent a backflow of blood and when open permit the blood to move forward to its next destination. When a valve fails to close properly, as is the case in a common disorder called mitral valve prolapse valvular stenosis Cause A number of conditions can lead to heart valve disease. Congenital defects and infections, such as rheumatic fever, are among the most common. Rheumatic heart disease, although greatly diminished since the advent of antibiotics to treat streptococcal infections, still affects more than 1 million Americans and causes about 6,000 deaths per year. Diagnosis In many cases, people can have a diseased heart valve for many years without suffering any symptoms or even being aware of the problem. Diseased valves can be detected by murmurs or other unusual sounds heard through a stethoscope. Ultrasound examination of the heart, also called echocardiography, in which sound waves are used to map internal structures, is also helpful. The most precise diagnosis is made by cardiac catheterization and angiocardiography. Depending upon the type of valvular problem, patients often can go for many years without any special treatment. Medical Therapies Drugs to treat heart valve disease do not provide a cure; they are used to relieve symptoms and prevent complications. For example, in mitral valve prolapse, a beta-blocking drug may be prescribed to treat worrisome symptoms such as palpitations and chest pain, even though the condition itself is not serious.

89. From The Cleveland Clinic: Heart Valve Disease Health Information on valve,anatomic valve,Heart valve disease,valve disease,Heart mitral valve prolapse. This occurs when the mitral valve leaflets are http://my.webmd.com/content/pages/9/1675_57850.htm

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90. Valvular Heart Disease Overview - Page 1 - HeartCenterOnline: (Heart valve disease, valve disease, Rheumatic valve disease) Some heart valve conditions, like mitral valve prolapse, are not typically associated with http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/heartvalve/valvulardiseaseoverview.cfm

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91. Heart Valve Disease Heart valve disease Updated April 4, 2004 valve disease Texas Heart Institute, Houston TX. mitral valve. mitral valve Prolapse NOAH Page http://www.noah-health.org/en/blood/disease/specific/heartvalve.html

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92. Search Result For "Mitral Valve Prolapse" valve disease Heart valve Disorders; mitral valve Prolapse; Stenosis; Types of valve disease; valve disease http://www.noah-health.org/search/results.php?lang=1&keyword=Mitral Valve Prolap

93. Heart Valve Disease - OhioHealth Heart valve disease. Aortic valve calcification (aortic valve sclerosis) mitral valve prolapse occurs when the valve separating two of your heart s http://www.ohiohealth.com/healthreference/reference/nav-10197.htm

Home All Health Reference Condition Guides Healthy Living ... Heart Heart Valve Disease Aortic valve calcification (sclerosis) Aortic valve calcification is a condition in which calcium deposits form on the aortic valve in the heart. Aortic valve regurgitation In aortic valve regurgitation, the aortic valve doesn't close tightly, causing blood to leak back into your heart. Aortic valve stenosis In aortic stenosis, the aortic valve narrows, obstructing blood flow. The aortic valve connects your heart to the aorta, your body's main artery. Cardiovascular disease: A blueprint for understanding the leading killer You hear a lot about cardiovascular disease, but just what is it? Here's a detailed look, plus what you can do to help prevent it. Chest X-rays: Helping detect heart and lung conditions Even with today's high-tech medical devices, the basic chest X-ray remains an important tool in diagnosing cardiovascular diseases. Here's a look at how it works. Coronary angiography and other heart catheterization procedures Angiography is a way to examine the inside of your heart's blood vessels using special X-rays. Find out what you can expect when you have the procedure. Ebstein's anomaly Heart and blood vessels definitions From atria to ventricles, and lots more, look up definitions relating to the heart and blood vessels. Illustrations included.

94. Mitral Valve And Mitral Valve Prolapse In MVP, one or both valve flaps are enlarged, and some of their supporting. Of the 812 million people who are affected by peripheral artery disease http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4717

95. BBC - Health - Conditions - Heart Valve Disease How heart valve disease can damage the heart, plus how it s treated. What s a heart valve? Effects of heart valve disease. mitral valve prolapse http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/heartvalve1.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Heart valve disease Dr Trisha Macnair A heart murmur - a sound created by the flow of blood through the heart - can be perfectly normal, but it may be a sign of a problem with one of the heart's valves. In this article What's a heart valve? Effects of heart valve disease Mitral valve prolapse Treatment What's a heart valve? The valves allow blood to flow in one direction only Each heart valve is a set of flaps or cusps that open or close to control the flow of blood through the heart and its chambers. The valves allow blood to flow in one direction only; if blood flows the other way, they're forced shut. There are four chambers in the heart and four heart valves to control blood flow between them. The tricuspid valve controls blood flow from the right atrium into the right ventricle. The pulmonary valve controls blood flow out of the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery (into the lungs). The mitral valve controls blood flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle.

96. Cardiovascular Diseases - Heart Valve Diseases Each valve actually has three flaps, except the mitral valve, which has two flaps. The following are the most common symptoms of heart valve disease. http://uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/adult/cardiac/disvalve.htm

Call 581.2897 (SLC Metro) or toll-free 1.866.850.UUMD (8863) to make an appointment or consult with a University physician. Call Center Let us help make an appointment or arrange for a consultation... Cardiology Physicians Review our Cardiologists credentials and subspecialty interests... Cardiology Facilities Locations where our Cardiology physicians practice... Heart Valve Diseases What are heart valves? The heart consists of four chambers, two atria (upper chambers) and two ventricles (lower chambers). There is a valve through which blood passes before leaving each chamber of the heart. The valves prevent the backward flow of blood. These valves are actual flaps that are located on each end of the two ventricles (lower chambers of the heart). They act as one-way inlets of blood on one side of a ventricle and one-way outlets of blood on the other side of a ventricle. Each valve actually has three flaps, except the mitral valve, which has two flaps. The four heart valves include the following: tricuspid valve - located between the right atrium and the right ventricle pulmonary valve - located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery mitral valve - located between the left atrium and the left ventricle aortic valve - located between the left ventricle and the aorta How do the heart valves function?

97. Mitral Valve Prolapse What You Should Know Familydoctor.org Information about mitral valve prolapse from the American Academy of Family Home Conditions A to Z Heart disease Stroke mitral valve Prolapse http://familydoctor.org/598.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Mitral Valve Prolapse What is the mitral valve? What is mitral valve prolapse? How do I know that I have mitral valve prolapse? How is mitral valve prolapse treated? Mitral Valve Prolapse: What You Should Know Printer-friendly version Email this article What is the mitral valve? The mitral valve controls the flow of blood between 2 chambers (or "rooms") of your heart, called the left atrium and the left ventricle. Normally, blood flows only from the atrium to the ventricle. When the heart relaxes in between beats, the 2 flaps of the mitral valve swing open to let blood flow from the atrium to the ventricle. The flaps normally open only one way. (See the pictures below.) Return to top What is mitral valve prolapse? If you have mitral valve prolapse, the flaps of the valve don't work well. One of the flaps moves back into the atrium when the heart beats. This can let blood flow from the ventricle back into the atrium. About 1 in 20 Americans has mitral valve prolapse. People are usually born with it. More women have it than men. Return to top How do I know that I have mitral valve prolapse?

98. Stanford Hospital And Clinics - Stanford University Medical Center - Heart Valve Each valve has three flaps, except the mitral valve, which has two flaps. The following are the most common symptoms of heart valve disease. http://www.stanfordhospital.com/healthLib/greystone/heartCenter/heartConditionsi

Print-friendly View Patient Education Heart Conditions in Adults Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Aneurysm ... Varicose Veins Heart Valve Diseases Click Image to Enlarge What are heart valves? The heart consists of four chambers, two atria (upper chambers) and two ventricles (lower chambers). There is a valve through which blood passes before leaving each chamber of the heart. The valves prevent the backward flow of blood. These valves are actual flaps that are located on each end of the two ventricles (lower chambers of the heart). They act as one-way inlets of blood on one side of a ventricle and one-way outlets of blood on the other side of a ventricle. Each valve has three flaps, except the mitral valve, which has two flaps. The four heart valves include the following: tricuspid valve - located between the right atrium and the right ventricle pulmonary valve - located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery mitral valve - located between the left atrium and the left ventricle aortic valve - located between the left ventricle and the aorta How do the heart valves function?

99. Heart Valve Diseases : MCG Health System Each valve has three flaps, except the mitral valve, which has two flaps. Symptoms may vary depending on the type of heart valve disease present and may http://www.mcghealth.org/Greystone/heart/disvalve.html

Contact Us Community Calendar Online Appointment Employee Intranet ... Heart Care News Heart Valve Diseases Click Image to Enlarge What are heart valves? The heart consists of four chambers, two atria (upper chambers) and two ventricles (lower chambers). There is a valve through which blood passes before leaving each chamber of the heart. The valves prevent the backward flow of blood. These valves are actual flaps that are located on each end of the two ventricles (lower chambers of the heart). They act as one-way inlets of blood on one side of a ventricle and one-way outlets of blood on the other side of a ventricle. Each valve has three flaps, except the mitral valve, which has two flaps. The four heart valves include the following: tricuspid valve - located between the right atrium and the right ventricle pulmonary valve - located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery mitral valve - located between the left atrium and the left ventricle aortic valve - located between the left ventricle and the aorta How do the heart valves function?

100. Critical Care Nurse: Advances In Cardiac Surgery: Valve Repair - Cardiovascular The prevalence of cardiac valve disease and valve dysfunction is reviewed, The mitral valve lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NUC/is_2_23/ai_100543071

@import url(/css/us/style1.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); @import url(/css/us/articles.css); @import url(/css/us/artHome1.css); Advanced Search Home Help IN free articles only all articles this publication Automotive Sports 10,000,000 articles - not found on any other search engine. FindArticles Critical Care Nurse April 2003 Content provided in partnership with 10,000,000 articles Not found on any other search engine. Related Searches Health care industry / Research Heart valve replacement / Mortality Heart valve replacement / Research Patients / Care and treatment Featured Titles for AAACN Viewpoint ABNF Journal, The AIDS Treatment News AMAA Journal ... View all titles in this topic Hot New Articles by Topic Automotive Sports Top Articles Ever by Topic Automotive Sports Advances in cardiac surgery: valve repair - Cardiovascular Surgery - Illustration Critical Care Nurse April, 2003 by Debra Lynn-McHale Wiegand Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. Valvular heart disease is the fifth most common cardiovascular disorder; the first four are hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and stroke. (1) Valvular heart disease may develop acutely, but more commonly it is a chronic process, evolving over many years. Severe valvular heart disease eventually leads to heart failure and dysrhythmias unless the course of the disease is interrupted. (2) Valvular heart disease affects persons of all ages who have valvular dysfunction due to congenital or acquired causes. Most valve repairs for congenital valvular disorders are performed immediately after birth or during childhood. Common causes of acquired valvular heart disease include degenerative heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, and infective endocarditis. Less common causes include trauma, lupus erythematosus, tumors, syphilis, cancer, and arthritic disease.

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