The mitral valve is the heart valve between the left atrium and left ventricle.
Most people suffer no symptoms at all.
New estimates are that about 2 percent of the adult population has the condition. MVP can be present from birth or develop at any age and occurs equally in both men and women. MVP is one of the most frequently made cardiac diagnoses in the United States. The heart's valves work to maintain the flow of blood in one direction, ensuring proper circulation. The mitral valve controls the flow of blood into the left ventricle.