Mitral Valve Prolapse medical terminology definition

Also called: Barlow’s syndrome, Floppy valve syndrome, MVP
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) occurs when one of your heart’s valves doesn’t work properly. MVP is one of the more common heart valve conditions. Most often, it’s a lifelong condition that a person is born with. Most people with MVP have no symptoms or problems, need no treatment, and are able to lead normal, active lives.