101. BestDoctors.com Condition Summary Heart Valve Disease The mitral valve is located between the left atrium, which receives the oxygenated In many instances, the early symptoms of heart valve disease can be http://www.bestdoctors.com/en/conditions/h/heartvaldisease/heartvaldisease_02140

102. Understanding Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome Page mitral valve prolapse is believed to be inherited, with a greater expression of the MVP gene in females. Journal Heart valve disease, 1, 175188. http://www.nursing.wright.edu/practice/mvp/default.htm

Understanding the Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome The following is an excerpt from Chapter I of book, See reviews on Amazon.com Taking Control: Living with the mitral valve prolapse syndrome (To order the book, click on the above link.) ©K.A. SCORDO 1996 "I'm only 25 years old. How could I be having a heart attack?" "I was given no explanation other than 'don't worry'." "We would race to the hospital only to be sent home." "I was beginning to believe I was crazy it was all in my head." "I feel like a second class citizen. How come no one is taking this seriously?" The story is all too familiar. First, you search for a diagnosis. After several visits with a physician and multiple tests, you're finally given a reason for the symptoms, and then tolddon't worry. Now the questions begin. "What do I have? Mitral valve what? What does that mean? Will it get worse? Does my valve have to be replaced? Am I having a heart attack because I have chest pain? Will this affect my pregnancy? Is this common? How can I feel better?" More than likely, you had similar thoughts and questions when you were first diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse. Perhaps you still have a number of questions. Let me begin by telling you, you are not alone. You are among millions of people with MVP or MVPers.

103. Valve Diseases Information on mitral and aortic valve diseases, including treatment options, from the Maryland Heart Center. http://www.umm.edu/heart/valve_diseases.html

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Maryland Heart Center Request an Appointment About Us Virtual Tour ... Training Programs Related Resources Within UMM Artificial Organs Laboratory Translate using Google to Spanish German French Italian Portuguese Valvular Disease Valve Disease Overview Aortic Valve Disorders Mitral Valve Disorders Aortic Valve Repair and Replacement Mitral Valve Repair and Replacement Valvular heart disease occurs when the heart's valves no longer help regulate blood flow. The human heart contains four one-way valves that assure efficient unidirectional blood flow through the lungs and the systemic circulation. The two valves that most commonly become diseased and are responsible for the vast majority of clinical heart valve disease are the inlet (mitral) and outlet (aortic) valves of the main pumping chamber of the heart, the left ventricle. The valve may have a defect such as artificial narrowing (stenosis) which restricts blood flow, or may be weakened and cause regurgitation (where the blood is re-directed in the wrong direction). This disease may be caused by damage to the heart muscle as a result of rheumatic fever or a congenital abnormality. Over time, valve disease can cause the heart muscle to become overworked, and if left untreated can cause even further damages. Anatomy of the Valves Click on image for more information The mitral valve is the inflow valve to the left ventricle and is positioned between the left atrium, which receives blood from the lungs and the left ventricle. The mitral valve opens during relaxation of the left ventricle (diastole) and allows blood from the atrium to fill the ventricle. Contraction of the ventricle (systole) causes a rapid increase of pressure in the ventricle, which in turn results in closure of the mitral valve.

104. The Physician And Sportsmedicine In Brief In most people, mitral valve prolapse, which affects women more than men, and other myopericardial diseases and mitral valve prolapse. http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/jul_96/joy.htm

105. Heart Valve Diseases Detailed information on heart valve diseases, including causes, Each valve actually has three flaps, except the mitral valve, which has two flaps. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_cardiac/disvalve.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics All About Cancer Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eye Care Glossary Gynecological Health Infectious Diseases Kidney Disease Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Non-Trauma Emergency Oral Health Orthopaedics Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics, General Health Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Surgical Care Urology Women's Health UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiovascular Surgery ... WHY CHOOSE UVA Search This Site 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:

106. Diseases Of The Mitral Valve - Texas Heart Institute Heart Information Center Here we will discuss 3 diseases of the mitral valve mitral valve prolapse, mitral regurgitation, and mitral stenosis. mitral valve Prolapse http://www.tmc.edu/thi/vmitral.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. Diseases of the Mitral Valve (En español) Diseases of the heart valves are grouped according to which valve or valves are involved and the amount of blood flow that is disrupted by the problem. The most common and serious valve problems happen in the mitral and aortic valves. Diseases of the tricuspid and pulmonary valves are fairly rare. The mitral valve regulates the flow of blood from the upper-left chamber (the left atrium) to the lower-left chamber (the left ventricle). Here we will discuss 3 diseases of the mitral valve: mitral valve prolapse, mitral regurgitation, and mitral stenosis.

107. University Of Chicago Hospitals: Heart Valve Diseases Detailed information on heart valve diseases, including causes, anatomy of the Each valve has three flaps, except the mitral valve, which has two flaps. http://www.uchospitals.edu/online-library/content=P00210

@import "/css/style.css"; @import "/css/gs.css"; Home About the Hospitals Donate or Volunteer Contact Us ... Cardiac Conditions and Diseases 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?

108. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 16, Ch. 207, Valvular Heart Disease http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section16/chapter207/207b.jsp

109. Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Exceptional Care In The Heart Of Chicago Diseases of the mitral or aortic valves (the valves of the left side of the heart) are most common affecting over 5 percent of the population. http://www.nmh.org/nmh/heart/heartvalvedisease/main.htm

Home About Us Jobs Directions ... Contact Us Northwestern Memorial Hospital Logo Physician Finder Hospital Guide Health Information Healthcare Professionals Navigation Exceptional Care in the Heart of Chicago About Us Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Special Needs Visitor Information Parking Options Clinical Centers Atrial Fibrillation Coronary Disease Heart Failure Heart Valve Disease ... Women's Cardiovascular Health Specialists Cardiac Behavioral Medicine Cardiovascular Anethesiologists Cardiovascular Radiologists Cardiologists ... Vascular Surgeons Latest News In the News Viewpoint Innovations Cardiovascular Support Groups ... Cardiovascular Institute Center for Heart Valve Disease There are four major valves in a person's heart that direct blood flow forward through the chambers of the heart. Heart valve disease can occur with any one or a combination of the valves, and it will often lead to heart failure if left untreated. Diseases of the mitral or aortic valves (the valves of the left side of the heart) are most common affecting over 5 percent of the population. Heart valve disease implies that a valve either fails to open properly (stenosis) or fails to close properly allowing backward flow of blood (regurgitation). Our Center for Valve Disease within the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute is led by Robert Bonow, MD

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