 Recent events have brought the issue of Sudden Cardiac Death to the forefront. Although rare, fatal heart ailments in young athletes lurk beneath the surface and strike without warning.
Screening your children is an effective, non-invasive way to rule out potentially harmful structural heart abnormalities. |
| To Schedule your Student Athlete for an Echo Screening: schedule online: OR Call (317) 678-3908 and speak with Glen Disque. | Date: April 16th, 2012 Time: 5pm-8:30pm Location: Cathedral High School. Student Entrance Echo provides a great deal of information regarding heart size, valvular motion, chamber and valvular function, and chamber size. A nominal fee of $20 will be charged for the screening payable by cash or check. Make Checks payable to Heart Partners of Indiana. Our limited screening will take approximately 15 minutes with emphasis to rule out the major cardiac conditions that can affect young athletes. These include Marfans Syndrome, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM), Aortic Stenosis, and Mitral Valve Prolapse. Reports will be finalized and results will be mailed to your home or Primary Care Physician within 2 weeks. |
Appointments made online will automatically generate the demographics information needed electronically. HIPPA compliance is required to allow Heart Partners of Indiana the authority to send results to your home. This should be generated automatically via email. Please print, sign and date the release form and bring that to the screening.
If the appointment was made through our offices, please take the time to fill out the following forms and bring both to the screening with you.
Click here for HIPPA Release Form
Click here for Demo Sheet
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that can affect the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels. It is estimated that more than 200,000 people in the U.S. are affected by Marfan Syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. Marfan Syndrome is often hereditary, but approximately 25-30% of affected people are the first in their family to have the disorder, thousands do not even know they have it. People with Marfan Syndrome are at risk of aortic enlargement, without proper management (ie. drug therapy and lifestyle modifications) the aorta - the large blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart - is prone to enlarge and could dissect, tear, or rupture. An aortic rupture is usually fatal.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Vitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) occurs when the valve between your heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) and the lower chamber (left ventricle) doesn't close properly. When the left ventricle contracts, the valve's flaps bulge (prolapse) upward or back into the atrium. Mitral Valve Prolapse sometimes leads to blood leaking backward into the left atrium, a condition called mitral valve regurgitation. In most people Mitral Valve Prolapse isn't life-threatening and doesn't require treatment or lifestyle changes. Some people with Mitral Valve Prolapse, however, require treatment.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis is abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. When the degree of narrowing becomes significant enought o impede the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the arteries, heart problems develop.
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a complex type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle. It causes thickening of the heart - especially the ventricles (lower heart chambers), left ventricular stiffness, mitral valve changes and cellular changes.
To Schedule your Student Athlete for an Echo Screening: schedule online: OR Call (317) 678-3908 and speak with Glen Disque. | Date: July 18, 2012 Time: 5pm-8:30pm Location: Pendleton Heights High School. Echo provides a great deal of information regarding heart size, valvular motion, chamber and valvular function, and chamber size. A nominal fee of $20 will be charged for the screening payable by cash or check. Make Checks payable to Heart Partners of Indiana. Our limited screening will take approximately 15 minutes with emphasis to rule out the major cardiac conditions that can affect young athletes. These include Marfans Syndrome, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM), Aortic Stenosis, and Mitral Valve Prolapse. Reports will be finalized and results will be mailed to your home or Primary Care Physician within 2 weeks. |
Appointments made online will automatically generate the demographics information needed electronically. HIPPA compliance is required to allow Heart Partners of Indiana the authority to send results to your home. This should be generated automatically via email. Please print, sign and date the release form and bring that to the screening.
If the appointment was made through our offices, please take the time to fill out the following forms and bring both to the screening with you.
Click here for HIPPA Release Form
Click here for Demo Sheet
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that can affect the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels. It is estimated that more than 200,000 people in the U.S. are affected by Marfan Syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. Marfan Syndrome is often hereditary, but approximately 25-30% of affected people are the first in their family to have the disorder, thousands do not even know they have it. People with Marfan Syndrome are at risk of aortic enlargement, without proper management (ie. drug therapy and lifestyle modifications) the aorta - the large blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart - is prone to enlarge and could dissect, tear, or rupture. An aortic rupture is usually fatal.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Vitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) occurs when the valve between your heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) and the lower chamber (left ventricle) doesn't close properly. When the left ventricle contracts, the valve's flaps bulge (prolapse) upward or back into the atrium. Mitral Valve Prolapse sometimes leads to blood leaking backward into the left atrium, a condition called mitral valve regurgitation. In most people Mitral Valve Prolapse isn't life-threatening and doesn't require treatment or lifestyle changes. Some people with Mitral Valve Prolapse, however, require treatment.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis is abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. When the degree of narrowing becomes significant enought o impede the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the arteries, heart problems develop.
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a complex type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle. It causes thickening of the heart - especially the ventricles (lower heart chambers), left ventricular stiffness, mitral valve changes and cellular changes.
| To Schedule your Student Athlete for an Echo Screening: schedule online: OR Call (317) 678-3908 and speak with Glen Disque. | Date: March 26th, 2012 Time: 5pm-8:30pm Location: Hamilton Southeastern Junior High - 12001 Olio Road Echo provides a great deal of information regarding heart size, valvular motion, chamber and valvular function, and chamber size. A nominal fee of $20 will be charged for the screening payable by cash or check. Make Checks payable to Heart Partners of Indiana. Our limited screening will take approximately 15 minutes with emphasis to rule out the major cardiac conditions that can affect young athletes. These include Marfans Syndrome, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM), Aortic Stenosis, and Mitral Valve Prolapse. Reports will be finalized and results will be mailed to your home or Primary Care Physician within 2 weeks. |
Appointments made online will automatically generate the demographics information needed electronically. HIPPA compliance is required to allow Heart Partners of Indiana the authority to send results to your home. This should be generated automatically via email. Please print, sign and date the release form and bring that to the screening.
If the appointment was made through our offices, please take the time to fill out the following forms and bring both to the screening with you.
Click here for HIPPA Release Form
Click here for Demo Sheet
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that can affect the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels. It is estimated that more than 200,000 people in the U.S. are affected by Marfan Syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. Marfan Syndrome is often hereditary, but approximately 25-30% of affected people are the first in their family to have the disorder, thousands do not even know they have it. People with Marfan Syndrome are at risk of aortic enlargement, without proper management (ie. drug therapy and lifestyle modifications) the aorta - the large blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart - is prone to enlarge and could dissect, tear, or rupture. An aortic rupture is usually fatal.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Vitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) occurs when the valve between your heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) and the lower chamber (left ventricle) doesn't close properly. When the left ventricle contracts, the valve's flaps bulge (prolapse) upward or back into the atrium. Mitral Valve Prolapse sometimes leads to blood leaking backward into the left atrium, a condition called mitral valve regurgitation. In most people Mitral Valve Prolapse isn't life-threatening and doesn't require treatment or lifestyle changes. Some people with Mitral Valve Prolapse, however, require treatment.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis is abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. When the degree of narrowing becomes significant enought o impede the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the arteries, heart problems develop.
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a complex type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle. It causes thickening of the heart - especially the ventricles (lower heart chambers), left ventricular stiffness, mitral valve changes and cellular changes.
| To Schedule your Student Athlete for an Echo Screening: schedule online: OR Call (317) 678-3908 and speak with Glen Disque. | Date: May 16th, 2012 Time: 5pm-8:30pm Location: North Central High School - Nurses Office, West Entrance Echo provides a great deal of information regarding heart size, valvular motion, chamber and valvular function, and chamber size. A nominal fee of $20 will be charged for the screening payable by cash or check. Make Checks payable to Heart Partners of Indiana. Our limited screening will take approximately 15 minutes with emphasis to rule out the major cardiac conditions that can affect young athletes. These include Marfans Syndrome, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM), Aortic Stenosis, and Mitral Valve Prolapse. Reports will be finalized and results will be mailed to your home or Primary Care Physician within 2 weeks. |
Appointments made online will automatically generate the demographics information needed electronically. HIPPA compliance is required to allow Heart Partners of Indiana the authority to send results to your home. This should be generated automatically via email. Please print, sign and date the release form and bring that to the screening.
If the appointment was made through our offices, please take the time to fill out the following forms and bring both to the screening with you.
Click here for HIPPA Release Form
Click here for Demo Sheet
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that can affect the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels. It is estimated that more than 200,000 people in the U.S. are affected by Marfan Syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. Marfan Syndrome is often hereditary, but approximately 25-30% of affected people are the first in their family to have the disorder, thousands do not even know they have it. People with Marfan Syndrome are at risk of aortic enlargement, without proper management (ie. drug therapy and lifestyle modifications) the aorta - the large blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart - is prone to enlarge and could dissect, tear, or rupture. An aortic rupture is usually fatal.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Vitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) occurs when the valve between your heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) and the lower chamber (left ventricle) doesn't close properly. When the left ventricle contracts, the valve's flaps bulge (prolapse) upward or back into the atrium. Mitral Valve Prolapse sometimes leads to blood leaking backward into the left atrium, a condition called mitral valve regurgitation. In most people Mitral Valve Prolapse isn't life-threatening and doesn't require treatment or lifestyle changes. Some people with Mitral Valve Prolapse, however, require treatment.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis is abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. When the degree of narrowing becomes significant enought o impede the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the arteries, heart problems develop.
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a complex type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle. It causes thickening of the heart - especially the ventricles (lower heart chambers), left ventricular stiffness, mitral valve changes and cellular changes.
| To Schedule your Student Athlete for an Echo Screening: schedule online: OR Call (317) 678-3908 and speak with Glen Disque. | Date: May 31st, 2011 Time: 6:30pm-8pm Location: Lebanon High School Gym Lobby Echo provides a great deal of information regarding heart size, valvular motion, chamber and valvular function, and chamber size. A nominal fee of $20 will be charged for the screening payable by cash or check. Make Checks payable to Heart Partners of Indiana. Our limited screening will take approximately 15 minutes with emphasis to rule out the major cardiac conditions that can affect young athletes. These include Marfans Syndrome, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM), Aortic Stenosis, and Mitral Valve Prolapse. Reports will be finalized and results will be mailed to your home or Primary Care Physician within 2 weeks. |
Appointments made online will automatically generate the demographics information needed electronically. HIPPA compliance is required to allow Heart Partners of Indiana the authority to send results to your home. This should be generated automatically via email. Please print, sign and date the release form and bring that to the screening.
If the appointment was made through our offices, please take the time to fill out the following forms and bring both to the screening with you.
Click here for HIPPA Release Form
Click here for Demo Sheet
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that can affect the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels. It is estimated that more than 200,000 people in the U.S. are affected by Marfan Syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. Marfan Syndrome is often hereditary, but approximately 25-30% of affected people are the first in their family to have the disorder, thousands do not even know they have it. People with Marfan Syndrome are at risk of aortic enlargement, without proper management (ie. drug therapy and lifestyle modifications) the aorta - the large blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart - is prone to enlarge and could dissect, tear, or rupture. An aortic rupture is usually fatal.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Vitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) occurs when the valve between your heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) and the lower chamber (left ventricle) doesn't close properly. When the left ventricle contracts, the valve's flaps bulge (prolapse) upward or back into the atrium. Mitral Valve Prolapse sometimes leads to blood leaking backward into the left atrium, a condition called mitral valve regurgitation. In most people Mitral Valve Prolapse isn't life-threatening and doesn't require treatment or lifestyle changes. Some people with Mitral Valve Prolapse, however, require treatment.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis is abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. When the degree of narrowing becomes significant enought o impede the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the arteries, heart problems develop.
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a complex type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle. It causes thickening of the heart - especially the ventricles (lower heart chambers), left ventricular stiffness, mitral valve changes and cellular changes.
| To Schedule your Student Athlete for an Echo Screening: schedule online: OR Call (317) 678-3908 and speak with Glen Disque. | Date: May 3rd, 2011 Time: 5pm-8:30pm Location: Greenfield High School Echo provides a great deal of information regarding heart size, valvular motion, chamber and valvular function, and chamber size. A nominal fee of $20 will be charged for the screening payable by cash or check. Make Checks payable to Heart Partners of Indiana. Our limited screening will take approximately 15 minutes with emphasis to rule out the major cardiac conditions that can affect young athletes. These include Marfans Syndrome, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM), Aortic Stenosis, and Mitral Valve Prolapse. Reports will be finalized and results will be mailed to your home or Primary Care Physician within 2 weeks. |
Appointments made online will automatically generate the demographics information needed electronically. HIPPA compliance is required to allow Heart Partners of Indiana the authority to send results to your home. This should be generated automatically via email. Please print, sign and date the release form and bring that to the screening.
If the appointment was made through our offices, please take the time to fill out the following forms and bring both to the screening with you.
Click here for HIPPA Release Form
Click here for Demo Sheet
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that can affect the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels. It is estimated that more than 200,000 people in the U.S. are affected by Marfan Syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. Marfan Syndrome is often hereditary, but approximately 25-30% of affected people are the first in their family to have the disorder, thousands do not even know they have it. People with Marfan Syndrome are at risk of aortic enlargement, without proper management (ie. drug therapy and lifestyle modifications) the aorta - the large blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart - is prone to enlarge and could dissect, tear, or rupture. An aortic rupture is usually fatal.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Vitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) occurs when the valve between your heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) and the lower chamber (left ventricle) doesn't close properly. When the left ventricle contracts, the valve's flaps bulge (prolapse) upward or back into the atrium. Mitral Valve Prolapse sometimes leads to blood leaking backward into the left atrium, a condition called mitral valve regurgitation. In most people Mitral Valve Prolapse isn't life-threatening and doesn't require treatment or lifestyle changes. Some people with Mitral Valve Prolapse, however, require treatment.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis is abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. When the degree of narrowing becomes significant enought o impede the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the arteries, heart problems develop.
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a complex type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle. It causes thickening of the heart - especially the ventricles (lower heart chambers), left ventricular stiffness, mitral valve changes and cellular changes.
| To Schedule your Student Athlete for an Echo Screening: schedule online: OR Call (317) 678-3908 and speak with Glen Disque. | Date: November 30, 2011 Time: 5pm-8:30pm Location: Lapel High School Echo provides a great deal of information regarding heart size, valvular motion, chamber and valvular function, and chamber size. A nominal fee of $20 will be charged for the screening payable by cash or check. Make Checks payable to Heart Partners of Indiana. Our limited screening will take approximately 15 minutes with emphasis to rule out the major cardiac conditions that can affect young athletes. These include Marfans Syndrome, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM), Aortic Stenosis, and Mitral Valve Prolapse. Reports will be finalized and results will be mailed to your home or Primary Care Physician within 2 weeks. |
Appointments made online will automatically generate the demographics information needed electronically. HIPPA compliance is required to allow Heart Partners of Indiana the authority to send results to your home. This should be generated automatically via email. Please print, sign and date the release form and bring that to the screening.
If the appointment was made through our offices, please take the time to fill out the following forms and bring both to the screening with you.
Click here for HIPPA Release Form
Click here for Demo Sheet
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that can affect the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels. It is estimated that more than 200,000 people in the U.S. are affected by Marfan Syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. Marfan Syndrome is often hereditary, but approximately 25-30% of affected people are the first in their family to have the disorder, thousands do not even know they have it. People with Marfan Syndrome are at risk of aortic enlargement, without proper management (ie. drug therapy and lifestyle modifications) the aorta - the large blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart - is prone to enlarge and could dissect, tear, or rupture. An aortic rupture is usually fatal.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Vitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) occurs when the valve between your heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) and the lower chamber (left ventricle) doesn't close properly. When the left ventricle contracts, the valve's flaps bulge (prolapse) upward or back into the atrium. Mitral Valve Prolapse sometimes leads to blood leaking backward into the left atrium, a condition called mitral valve regurgitation. In most people Mitral Valve Prolapse isn't life-threatening and doesn't require treatment or lifestyle changes. Some people with Mitral Valve Prolapse, however, require treatment.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis is abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. When the degree of narrowing becomes significant enought o impede the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the arteries, heart problems develop.
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a complex type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle. It causes thickening of the heart - especially the ventricles (lower heart chambers), left ventricular stiffness, mitral valve changes and cellular changes.
| To Schedule your Student Athlete for an Echo Screening: schedule online: OR Call (317) 678-3908 and speak with Glen Disque. | Date: July 11th, 2011 Time: 5pm-8:30pm Location: Noblesville High School Echo provides a great deal of information regarding heart size, valvular motion, chamber and valvular function, and chamber size. A nominal fee of $20 will be charged for the screening payable by cash or check. Make Checks payable to Heart Partners of Indiana. Our limited screening will take approximately 15 minutes with emphasis to rule out the major cardiac conditions that can affect young athletes. These include Marfans Syndrome, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM), Aortic Stenosis, and Mitral Valve Prolapse. Reports will be finalized and results will be mailed to your home or Primary Care Physician within 2 weeks. |
Due to a great response from coaches and parents, we have filled our first day of screenings. The Noblesville administration has been kind enough to schedule a second date on July 11, 2011.
Appointments made online will automatically generate the demographics information needed electronically. HIPPA compliance is required to allow Heart Partners of Indiana the authority to send results to your home. This should be generated automatically via email. Please print, sign and date the release form and bring that to the screening.
If the appointment was made through our offices, please take the time to fill out the following forms and bring both to the screening with you.
Click here for HIPPA Release Form
Click here for Demo Sheet
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that can affect the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels. It is estimated that more than 200,000 people in the U.S. are affected by Marfan Syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. Marfan Syndrome is often hereditary, but approximately 25-30% of affected people are the first in their family to have the disorder, thousands do not even know they have it. People with Marfan Syndrome are at risk of aortic enlargement, without proper management (ie. drug therapy and lifestyle modifications) the aorta - the large blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart - is prone to enlarge and could dissect, tear, or rupture. An aortic rupture is usually fatal.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Vitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) occurs when the valve between your heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) and the lower chamber (left ventricle) doesn't close properly. When the left ventricle contracts, the valve's flaps bulge (prolapse) upward or back into the atrium. Mitral Valve Prolapse sometimes leads to blood leaking backward into the left atrium, a condition called mitral valve regurgitation. In most people Mitral Valve Prolapse isn't life-threatening and doesn't require treatment or lifestyle changes. Some people with Mitral Valve Prolapse, however, require treatment.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis is abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. When the degree of narrowing becomes significant enought o impede the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the arteries, heart problems develop.
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a complex type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle. It causes thickening of the heart - especially the ventricles (lower heart chambers), left ventricular stiffness, mitral valve changes and cellular changes.
| To Schedule your Student Athlete for an Echo Screening: schedule online: OR Call (317) 678-3908 and speak with Glen Disque. | Date: March 7th, 2012 Time: 5pm-8:30pm Location: Yorktown High School main entrance (door #1) Echo provides a great deal of information regarding heart size, valvular motion, chamber and valvular function, and chamber size. A nominal fee of $20 will be charged for the screening payable by cash or check. Make Checks payable to Heart Partners of Indiana. Our limited screening will take approximately 15 minutes with emphasis to rule out the major cardiac conditions that can affect young athletes. These include Marfans Syndrome, Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM), Aortic Stenosis, and Mitral Valve Prolapse. Reports will be finalized and results will be mailed to your home or Primary Care Physician within 2 weeks. |
Appointments made online will automatically generate the demographics information needed electronically. HIPPA compliance is required to allow Heart Partners of Indiana the authority to send results to your home. This should be generated automatically via email. Please print, sign and date the release form and bring that to the screening.
If the appointment was made through our offices, please take the time to fill out the following forms and bring both to the screening with you.
Click here for HIPPA Release Form
Click here for Demo Sheet
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue that can affect the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels. It is estimated that more than 200,000 people in the U.S. are affected by Marfan Syndrome or a related connective tissue disorder. Marfan Syndrome is often hereditary, but approximately 25-30% of affected people are the first in their family to have the disorder, thousands do not even know they have it. People with Marfan Syndrome are at risk of aortic enlargement, without proper management (ie. drug therapy and lifestyle modifications) the aorta - the large blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart - is prone to enlarge and could dissect, tear, or rupture. An aortic rupture is usually fatal.
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Vitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) occurs when the valve between your heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) and the lower chamber (left ventricle) doesn't close properly. When the left ventricle contracts, the valve's flaps bulge (prolapse) upward or back into the atrium. Mitral Valve Prolapse sometimes leads to blood leaking backward into the left atrium, a condition called mitral valve regurgitation. In most people Mitral Valve Prolapse isn't life-threatening and doesn't require treatment or lifestyle changes. Some people with Mitral Valve Prolapse, however, require treatment.
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Stenosis is abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve. When the degree of narrowing becomes significant enought o impede the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the arteries, heart problems develop.
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is a complex type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle. It causes thickening of the heart - especially the ventricles (lower heart chambers), left ventricular stiffness, mitral valve changes and cellular changes.