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Home / Health / Conditions and Diseases / Cardiovascular Disorders / Heart Disease / Valvular / Mitral Valve Disease
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- A Case History - A 41-year-old white woman arrived at Uchee Pines Institute in a wheelchair. Mitral valve prolapse was diagnosed and the report talks about the disorder and some of the symptoms found.
www.ucheepines.com/mitral_valve_prolapse.htm
- About.com Guide Mary Shomon - A look at the connection between heart palpitations, mitral valve prolapse and thyroid conditions.
thyroid.about.com/health/thyroid/library/weekly/aa082597.htm
- Acute Mitral Regurgitation - Adam.com looks at this disorder and its alternative name, the causes and risk factors.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000177.htm
- Adam.com: An Overview - A definition of mitral stenosis, as well as alternative name, causes, and risk factors are discussed by Adam.com.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000180.htm
- Ask Dr Stoll - A different perspective on mitral valve prolapse.
bcn.net/~stoll/mvp.html
- Chronic Mitral Regurgitation - A look at this disease and its alternative name, the causes, and risk factors.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000176.htm
- Florida Institute For Cardiovascular Care - The Mitral Valve Prolapse Center specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, research, education, and support. Includes information about the center and its services.
www.mitral.com
- Heart Point - Information about mitral valve syndrome and related disorders, along with some pictures of how the valves work.
www.heartpoint.com/mitralvalveprolapse.html
- Heart Sounds - Discusses mitral valve prolapse and the clicks and murmur commonly heard with the stethoscope.
www.wices.com/MVP.htm
- Information from Your Family Doctor - A look at mitral valve prolapse with a discussion about the valve, what MVP is, symptoms, treatment and some considerations as sports and antibiotic prophylaxis.
www.familydoctor.org/handouts/598.html
- International Institute of Sport and Human Performance - A detailed look at mitral valve prolapse including heart murmurs, detection of heart valve abnormalities, exercise, endocarditis and prognosis among other things are discussed. Written by Christopher Berger.
www.uoregon.edu/~iishp/Berger4.html
- MedicineNet.com - Information about mitral valve prolapse, detailed picture of the heart, diagnoses, evaluation and treatment.
www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/Art.asp?li=MNI&d=232&cu=16583&w=1&ArticleKey=423
- Methodist Health Care System - A brief look at mitral valve prolapse and its treatment.
www.methodisthealth.com/health/heart/mvprolap.htm
- Mitral Stenosis: Surgical Options - About.com: An extensive look at the surgical options for this disease.
heartdisease.about.com/health/heartdisease/library/weekly/aa050497.htm
- Mitral Valve Prolapse - Learn about MVP, its symptoms, arrhythmias, chest pain, heart sounds, regurgitation, endocarditis, heart failure, valvular disease and other related topics. An email group for support and regular newsletters is available.
mitral-valves.faithweb.com
- Mitral Valve Prolapse - A personal site with links and message board for support.
www.angelfire.com/ak/akfam/mvp.html
- Mitral Valve Prolapse: Its Affects On You and Those Around You - A personal story about MVP. Some surveys you can participate in and see the results of. A support group is also available.
www.geocities.com/HotSprings/6911/index.html
- Mitral Valve Prolapse: Benign Syndrome? - A look at the book by Sharon Anderson, M.A. which took 15 years to research and write. A glimpse of the author and comments from the medical professionals, prominent writers, the media and the public.
www.angelfire.com/biz2/mvp
- MVP Links - A collection of resources relating to mitral valve prolapse syndrome/dysautonomia and this disease.
www.ilovejesus.com//myhome/mcpeg7/MitralValveProlapse.shtml
- My Mitral Valve Prolapse Story - The author's personal experience with MVP.
www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1055/mvp.html
- Nutrition - Information on drinking fluids, caffeine, sugar, fats, sodium and other nutrients and issues pertaining to mitral valve prolapse are discussed.
www.mindspring.com/~lkaty/mitral.htm
- Patient's Heart Page - Descriptions of both mitral valve prolapse and the syndrome with symptom lists.
members.aol.com/drynot/MW1/Page16.html
- Postgraduate Medicine: Patient Notes - Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, contributor. An explanation of mitral valve prolapse as well as diagnosis and treatment.
www.postgradmed.com/issues/1996/07_96/pn_mvp.htm
- Skyline Family Practice - Covers topics such as historical background of mitral valve prolapse, preventing complications, as well as treatment, symptoms and diagnosing.
www.skylinefamilypractice.com/mvp.html
- The Holistic M.D. - What is mitral valve prolapse? Explains symptoms, diagnosis, exercise. For those seeking alternative treatments, nutritional therapy and natural relaxants.
www.consciouschoice.com/holisticmd/hmd093.html
- The Mitral Valve Prolapse Center of Alabama - Antibiotic information, treatment, newsletter, support groups, list of books, and links are found at this site.
www.mvprolapse.com
- The Physician and Sports Medicine - Mitral valve prolapse in active patients: recognition, treatment, and exercise recommendations.
www.physsportsmed.com/issues/jul_96/joy.htm
- Valvular Heart Disease Case 4: Mitral Stenosis - Study of a 46 year old woman who presents to the emergency room with palpitations and severe dyspnea.
edcenter.med.cornell.edu/Pathophysiology_Cases/96-97_Pathophysiology_Cases/96-97Case_04.html
- What Causes Mitral Valve Prolapse? - Considers the case that magnesium and other nutritional deficiencies leading to defective hyaluronic acid may be a significant factor in MVP and its associated conditions.
www.mindspring.com/~sandysimmons/mvp1.html
- When the Ticker Clicks - Information about mitral valve prolapse, diagnosis, treatment, symptoms and other related issues.
www.co.broward.fl.us/mei00263.htm
- Yahoo Health - Extensive database about mitral valve prolapse and everything associated with it. Alternative names, symptoms, treatment, when to call your doctor are but a few things covered.
health.yahoo.com/health/dc/000180/0.html
- Mitral Valve Prolapse Revisited - A site for nurses continuing education. Easy to read with good information about symptoms, diagnosing, bacterial threats and other related topics.
www.springnet.com/ce/p710b.htm
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