Each year, roughly 2 to 5% of the population is affected by Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) and Mitral Regurgitation (MR). These conditions can affect the heart’s rhythm and have been linked to sudden cardiac deaths, particularly in advanced stages of disease, through the development of abnormal electrical activity.
As of 2021, more than 254 million people worldwide were living with ischemic heart disease. Previous studies suggest that there are several modifiable risk factors for coronary heart disease.