Which abbreviation stands for the condition in which the leaflets of the mitral valve prolapse into the left atrium during systole?
A) CHF
B) ACD
C) MVP
D) CHS
E) BBB

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MVP stands for mitral valve prolapse, which is the condition in which the leaflets of the mitral valve prolapse or bulge into the left atrium during systole. A) CHF stands for congestive heart failure, which is a broader term for the heart's inability to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. B) ACD does not stand for a cardiac condition and is not related to the mitral valve. D) CHS is not a medical abbreviation for a cardiac condition. E) BBB stands for bundle branch block, which is a different condition related to the electrical conduction of the heart.

Which Abbreviation Stands for the Condition in Which the Leaflets