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4. What population group is associated with an increased predilection for MVP?

4. What population group is associated with an increased predilection for MVP?. Idiopathic MVP. Cause of MVP may be a genetically determined collagen disorder Electron microscopy: fragmentation of collagen fibrils. Reduction in the production of type III collagen.

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4. What population group is associated with an increased predilection for MVP?

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  1. 4. What population group is associated with an increased predilection for MVP?

  2. Idiopathic MVP Cause of MVP may be a genetically determined collagen disorder Electron microscopy: fragmentation of collagen fibrils Reduction in the production of type III collagen Fauci, et al. 2008. Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17th ed. Venugopalan. 2008. Mitral Valve Prolapse. <http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/890425-overview>

  3. Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorders • Mitral valve prolapse is a frequent finding in patients of this population • Others: Fragile X syndrome, Martin-Bell syndrome, Polycystic kidney disease (adult type), Periarteritisnodosa Fauci, et al. 2008. Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 17th ed. Venugopalan. 2008. Mitral Valve Prolapse. <http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/890425-overview>

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