title: Mitral valve prolapse syndrome. Nonpharmacologic management.
abstract: As an alternative to drug therapy, patients with MVPS must be informed of their many options. As nurses, you can do an excellent job through education, through organization of support groups, and by developing written materials for these patients. In this field, a tremendous challenge with rewarding outcomes awaits you.
authors.affiliation: Wright State University-Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Scordo
mesh_terms: D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic