Directory of Mitral Valve Resources

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Situated between the left atrium and left ventricle it allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, preventing backflow. Also called bicuspid valve, left atrioventricular valve.

Resources in This Category

• eMedicine Health - Mitral Valve Prolapse

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/mitral_valve_prolapse/article_em.htm
  Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.

• Heart Point

  http://www.heartpoint.com/mitralvalveprolapse.html
  Information about mitral valve syndrome and related disorders, along with some pictures of how the valves work.

• MedicineNet.com

  http://www.medicinenet.com/mitral_valve_prolapse/article.htm
  Information about mitral valve prolapse, detailed picture of the heart, diagnoses, evaluation and treatment.

• MedlinePlus: Chronic Mitral Regurgitation

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000176.htm
  A look at this disease and its alternative name, the causes, and risk factors.

• MedlinePlus: Mitral Valve Prolapse

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000180.htm
  A definition of mitral stenosis, as well as alternative name, causes, and risk factors are discussed.

• Mitral Valve Prolapse

  http://www.angelfire.com/ak/akfam/mvp.html
  A personal site with links and message board for support.

• Mitral Valve Prolapse: Benign Syndrome?

  http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/mvp/
  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.

• MVP Links

  http://www.ilovejesus.com/myhome/mcpeg7/MitralValveProlapse.shtml
  A collection of resources relating to mitral valve prolapse syndrome/dysautonomia and this disease.

• Nutrition

  http://www.mindspring.com/~lkaty/mitral.htm
  Information on drinking fluids, caffeine, sugar, fats, sodium and other nutrients and issues pertaining to mitral valve prolapse are discussed.

• Skyline Family Practice

  http://skylinefamilypractice.net/PtEd/mvp.htm
  Covers topics such as historical background of mitral valve prolapse, preventing complications, as well as treatment, symptoms and diagnosing.

• What Causes Mitral Valve Prolapse?

  http://www.ctds.info/mvp1.html
  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.

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