Talk:Mitral valve prolapse
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As per the review article I just added to the references section of this article, a lot of the information in this article is incorrect. Not the fault of the authors -- Mitral valve prolapse was an over-diagnosed entity that a lot of symptoms were related to, that haven't held up under closer scrutiny. Ksheka 02:30, Apr 23, 2004 (UTC)
- Duly noted. I've rewritten this article from scratch with the provided review article as a foundation. Your comments are always welcome! --Diberri | Talk 19:30, May 18, 2004 (UTC)
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[edit] Lower BMI?
Can anybody find sources for this: For unknown reasons, MVP patients tend to have a low body mass index (BMI) and are typically leaner than individuals without MVP.?--AAAAA 01:37, 29 December 2005 (UTC)
- This is from the "Time for a fresh look" review referenced at the end of this article. --David Iberri (talk) 17:16, 9 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] External link to add
I'd like to add this external link which provides information written at the appropriate level for the general public.
People with collagen disorders such as Marfan's and Ehlers-Danlos may have some or all of the characteristics described in this section. People with Marfan's, in particular, may have pectus excavatum, ED people commonly have hypermobility. Marfan's and Vascular Type ED are both associated with significant potential cardiac risks. MVP is a collagen issue, so it's not particularly mysterious that it shows up in people with other symptoms of collagen disorders. Because I have Ehlers-Danlos (including a very low BMI, long arms and legs, scoliosis and hypermobility),I get an echocardiogram every two years to keep tabs on my MVP and to check for aortic dissection.Ninquerinquar 06:12, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
And for some reason, my comment shows up in the wrong section. It should be in the BMI section, but it posts here instead.Ninquerinquar 06:14, 13 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] External Link
I would like to add an external link to http://www.mitralvalverepair.org. A site with extensive information on disorders of the mitral valve, as well as treatment options. Gsims01 20:03, 15 November 2006 (UTC)
Would you have a look at http://www.touchcardiology.com/mitral_valve_prolapse.cfm and see if this site could be added as an external link. It aims to inform physicians and patients about the latest in MVP treatments and procedures. Mergneed 14:20, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] External Link Recommendation
I would like to include the following link: http://www.mitral.com/mvpcenter.htm The site is run by leading cardiologists in Florida and contains a wealth of information.
[edit] Measurement of hypertension?
I understand this is done via an echocardiogram. How it's done could be explained in the article. I don't think it would be complete without it.
Also, how is regurgitation measured? This would also be a worthwhile addition which would help round out the article. Brian Pearson 04:04, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Familial, X linked and familial, autosomal dominant MVP
These are now redirects here (better than nothing) can some information be added relating to these types of MVP? Thanks, Rich Farmbrough, 10:49 14 December 2006 (GMT).
