cardiovascular disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)
Prognosis for Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is usually benign, but severe myxomatous degeneration of the valve can lead to MR. In patients with severe MR, incidence of enlargement of the left ventricle or left atrium, arrhythmias (eg, atrial fibrillation), infective endocarditis, stroke, need for valve replacement, and death is about 2 to 4%/year. Men are less likely to have MVP, but those who do are more likely to progress to severe MR. 