Mitral valve prolapse in young patients

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Mitralklappenvorfall bei jungen Patienten
Autor:McFaul, Richard C.
Erschienen in:The physician and sportsmedicine
Veröffentlicht:15 (1987), 6, S. 194-198, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online)
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0091-3847, 2326-3660
DOI:10.1080/00913847.1987.11709383
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Erfassungsnummer:PU198807007731
Quelle:BISp

Abstract des Autors

From 1 to 5 of young individuals are found to have, on clinical or echocardiographic examination, a prolapsing mitral valve. The majority of these patients are asymptomatic, and require from the physician an explanation of this defect and reassurance that the condition usually remains mild. Beta-blocking drugs are prescribed for patients with disabling chest pain, dizziness, or palpitation, or if potentially serious rhythm disorders develop. Physicians caring for these young patients must manage each case individually and must remain mindful that the natural course studies come from a perspective of only 25 years. Verf.-Referat