Prolapse involves improper alignment of the atrioventricular valve such that one or more of the cusps are pushed into the atrium by the pressure developed in the ventricle.

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Prolapse, specifically referring to mitral valve prolapse in this context, occurs when the leaflets of the mitral valve bulge (prolapse) into the left atrium during the contraction of the heart's ventricles, due to the pressure developed in the ventricle. This is a form of improper alignment of the atrioventricular valve.

Prolapse Involves Improper Alignment of the Atrioventricular Valve Such That