Who Is At Risk for Mitral Valve Prolapse?

Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) occurs in all age groups and in men and women. MVP with complications or severe symptoms is seen most often in men older than 50.

Certain conditions increase the risk for MVP, including:

• Connective tissue disorders, such as Marfan syndrome
• Scoliosis and other skeletal abnormalities
• Some types of muscular dystrophy
• Graves' disease