Mitral valve prolapse occurs when leaflets abruptly bulge back into the atrium as the heart beats. This eMedTV Web page describes the anatomy behind the condition, explains how it is diagnosed, and discusses a person's prognosis.
The human heart is a hollow, muscular, fist-sized organ that pumps blood through a network of blood vessels. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at the different parts of the heart and explains how they function within the circulatory system.
Chest pain, heart palpitations, and fainting are possible symptoms of mitral valve prolapse. As this eMedTV article explains, however, most people with the condition do not experience any signs and symptoms.
As this eMedTV article explains, treating mitral valve prolapse may involve the use of beta blocker drugs for people with mitral valve prolapse and chest pain. This segment discusses the treatments for this condition, such as medication and surgery.
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