mitral valve prolapse
Definition
Noun: - A heart condition: Mitral valve prolapse is a cardiopathy (heart disease) characterized by the improper closure of the mitral valve. Specifically, one or both of the valve's leaflets bulge (prolapse) back into the left atrium during the heart's contraction, which may allow a small amount of blood to leak backward.
Usage
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Examples
Advanced Usage
- Medical context: The term is used precisely in cardiology to describe a specific valvular abnormality. It is often abbreviated as MVP.
- The patient's history of MVP was noted in the chart.
Variants and Related Words
- Prolapse (n/v): The general act of an organ or part slipping forward or down from its normal position.
- Mitral regurgitation (n): The backward flow of blood through the mitral valve, which can be a consequence of mitral valve prolapse.
- Valvulopathy (n): Any disease or disorder of the valves of the heart.
Synonyms
- MVP (the standard medical abbreviation).
- Barlow's syndrome (an older, synonymous term).
- Floppy valve syndrome (an informal descriptive term).
Related Phrases
- Mitral valve prolapse syndrome: Sometimes used to describe the condition when associated with specific symptoms like chest pain or anxiety, though this is a debated classification.
Noun
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cardiopathy resulting from the mitral valve not regulating the flow of blood between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart
