Mitral Valve Prolapse Causes & Risks

Causes

In most cases, the cause of MVP is unknown. In some cases, it appears to be an inherited genetic condition. Rarely, MVP may be caused by:

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition.

Family history of mitral valve prolapse
Sex: female
Age: 14 to 30
Scoliosis
Thin chest diameter
Low body weight
Low blood pressure
Chest wall deformities
Marfan syndrome
Grave’s disease

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