Mitral Valve Prolapse: Truth vs Fiction

"There is nothing to fear except the persistent refusal to find out the truth." - Dorothy Thompson

One of the chapters in my recent book, "Courageous Confrontations," describes my experience with a patient named Emma Jorgenson. Shortly after sitting down in my consultation room, she said, "I hope you can help me, Doctor. Those other doctors keep saying that my symptoms are all in my head.