Question

in which condition do leaflets of the mitral valve prolapse into the left atrium during systole? a hf b icd c mvp d chf e cad

Explanation:

• Option A (HF): Heart Failure (HF) is a broad term for heart pumping issues, not specific to mitral valve leaflet prolapse.
• Option B (ICD): Implantable Cardioverter - Defibrillator (ICD) is a device, not a condition causing mitral valve prolapse.
• Option C (MVP): Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) is defined as the prolapse of mitral valve leaflets into the left atrium during systole.
• Option D (CHF): Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a type of heart failure with fluid buildup, not related to mitral valve leaflet prolapse in this specific way.
• Option E (CAD): Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) affects coronary arteries, not mitral valve leaflet prolapse.

Answer:

C. MVP