Wrist and Hand Conditions
Wrist and Hand Conditions
Wrist and Hand Conditions
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Mitral valve prolapse<br />
Idiopathic MVP is the most common valvular<br />
disorder, occurring in approximately 5% of the<br />
population.<br />
Although sudden death from MVP has been<br />
reported, it is extremely rare <strong>and</strong> most athletes<br />
with MVP are totally asymptomatic.<br />
Physical examination of patients with MVP may<br />
reveal a midsystolic click <strong>and</strong> a late systolic<br />
murmur.<br />
If an athlete with known MVP develops syncope,<br />
exertional chest pain, or moderate-to-severe<br />
mitral regurgitation, or has a family history of<br />
MVP <strong>and</strong> sudden death, exclusion from athletic<br />
participation is recommended.