Mitral valve prolapse and sudden death: a case report |
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Authors: | Mokaddem Aïda Sdiri Wicem Makni H Bachraoui Kaouther Selmi K Kachboura Salem Boujnah Med Rachid |
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Institution: | Service de cardiologie, H?pital Mongi Slim, La Marsa. |
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Abstract: | Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common disorder that, in general, has a good prognosis. Rare occasions of sudden death have been reported in patients with MVP and it is presumed that the basis of sudden death is arrhythmias. We report a case of a 47 years old men affected by MVP complicated by ventricular arrhythmias and sinoatrial block; who died suddenly from ventricular tachycardia. The pathophysiology and risk factors of sudden cardiac death in MVP are discussed. |
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