1/19 A young woman with mitral valve prolapse (MVP) comes to your office. She is anxious after reading about a potential link to sudden cardiac death (SCD). In this thread, we will explore how to recognize and manage the rare form of malignant MVP!
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2/19 What is MVP and why is it important? 🔶 Definition: Superior displacement of mitral leaflet(s) by > 2 mm beyond annulus during systole 🔶 Affects 1-3% of the population 🔶 Overall benign, but can be associated with significant MR , IE, HF, and sudden death