[Barlow's disease with arrhythmic phenotype: a case report].

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Barlow disease represents the extreme form of the degenerative mitral valve spectrum described by Carpentier. The myxoid degeneration of the mitral valve may result in a billowing leaflet or in a prolapse and myxomatous degeneration of the mitral leaflets. There are increasing evidences of the association between Barlow disease and sudden cardiac death. It is common in young women. Symptoms include anxiety, chest...

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