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Update: Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome
Author(s) -
Crase Darrell
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of school health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.851
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1746-1561
pISSN - 0022-4391
DOI - 10.1111/j.1746-1561.1982.tb07134.x
Subject(s) - mitral valve prolapse , medicine , abnormality , pediatrics , family medicine , mitral valve , cardiology , physical therapy , psychiatry
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.