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==Overview==
==Overview==


== Auscultation ==
==Physical Examination==
===Appearance===
MVP patients tend to have a low [[body mass index]] (BMI) and are typically leaner than individuals without MVP.
 
=== Heart ===
Upon [[auscultation]] a mid-systolic click is present, followed by a late systolic [[heart sounds|murmur]] which is best heard at the apex.
Upon [[auscultation]] a mid-systolic click is present, followed by a late systolic [[heart sounds|murmur]] which is best heard at the apex.



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