Primary Article

Echocardiographically Determined Mitral Valve Prolapse in Male Patients

Authors: CALVIN McLARIN MD, DANIEL ARENSBERG MD, JOEL M. FELNER MD, ROBERT C. SCHLANT MD

Abstract

ABSTRACTMitral valve prolapse syndrome is a common clinical entity that may occur as an isolated condition or in association with other cardiovascular diseases. In this retrospective study, 41% (23/56) of the male patients with echocardiographically diagnosed mitral valve prolapse had an additional form of cardiovascular disease.

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