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Heart Valve Prolapse

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Definition: Downward displacement of any one of the HEART VALVES from its normal position. This usually results in failed valve closure.  general or unspecified: prefer specific valve prolapse   
Examples Aortic Valve Prolapse; Mitral Valve Prolapse; Tricuspid Valve Prolapse 		Other names Valve Prolapses, Heart; Valve Prolapse, Heart; Prolapses, Heart Valve; Prolapse, Heart Valve; Heart Valve Prolapses

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