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Remedy Health Media

Heart Information Network: Mitral Valve Prolapse

For Students 9th - 10th
Article about mitral valve prolapse, the most common heart valve abnormality. Defines mitral valve prolapse. Lists some expected symptoms and risks. Gives suggestions on how to deal with this abnormality.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Mitral Valve Prolapse

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet.com provides a great article detailing mitral valve prolapse. Describes what it is and shows a chart to help. Discusses how mitral valve prolapse is diagnosed and evaluated, along with possible symptoms.
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Other

Connective Tissue Disorder Site: Vitamin K

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about vitamin K deficiency and its link to connective tissue disorders such as mitral valve prolapse, scoliosis, and hypermobility. Written by a person who suffers from a connective tissue disorder, this article includes the...
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Mitral Valve Prolapse

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains links to various topics that will teach about mitral valve prolapse, or MVP. It covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and healthy living.
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Remedy Health Media

Health Central: Heart Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an overview about heart disease.
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Article
Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Mitral Valve Prolapse

For Students 9th - 10th
A one-page article that contains useful information on mitral valve prolapse (MVP) including causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.