Prolapsus valvulaire mitral et mort subite: a propos d'une observation

ABSTRACT

Mitral valve prolapse [MVP] is a commun disorder that, in general, has a good prognosis. Rare occasions of sudden death have been reported in patients with MVP and it is presumed that the basis of sudden death is arrythmias. We report a case of a 47 years old men affected by MVP complicated by ventricular arrhythmias and sinoatrial block; who died suddently from ventricular tachycardia. The pathophysiology and risk factors of sudden cardiac death in MVP are discussed