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. 1990 Nov 15;88(7):93-6, 99-100.
doi: 10.1080/00325481.1990.11716448.

Mitral valve prolapse. When is it serious?

T O Cheng  1
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Mitral valve prolapse. When is it serious?

T O Cheng. Postgrad Med. .

Abstract

Mitral valve prolapse can best be diagnosed with careful clinical evaluation, including dynamic auscultation. Treatment consists of reassurance, pharmacotherapy for troublesome symptoms, and careful monitoring for signs of complications. Most complications can be either prevented or treated.

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  • Mitral valve prolapse syndrome.
    Kirchner JT. Kirchner JT. Postgrad Med. 1991 Mar;89(4):27. doi: 10.1080/00325481.1991.11700854. Postgrad Med. 1991. PMID: 2000361 No abstract available.

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