Mediators of intracellular interactions and endothelial function in myxomatous mitral valve prolapse

Abstract

Aim. To study the selected mediators of intracellular interactions and endothelial function in patients with myxomatous mitral valve prolapse (MVP). Material and methods. In total, 25 patients with myxomatous MVP, aged 18–29 years, were examined. The comparison groups included patients with MVP but no echocardiographic signs of myxomatosis and healthy individuals. The blood levels of the following mediators were measured: interleukin 1

Keywords

• myxomatous mitral valve prolapse
• intracellular interactions
• endothelial function