In Mitral Valve Prolapse, the Cusps of the Mitral Valve

Question

In mitral valve prolapse, the cusps of the mitral valve are pushed into the
A) left ventricle.
B) right ventricle.
C) left atrium.
D) right atrium.
E) aorta.

Accepted Answer

In mitral valve prolapse, the cusps of the mitral valve bulge into the left atrium during systole. This can lead to regurgitation of blood back into the left atrium, which can cause symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and palpitations.