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What causes mitral valve prolapse

2018-10-30 05:07:15
Hi I am 51 year old male and recently diagnosed with Mitral valve prolapse. The doctor has told its nothing dangerous and I do not need to worry about it as it may not lead to any severe problem currently. However I would want to know what can cause it so that I can take precautions accordingly?
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It is because thickened mitral valve.

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