Cardiovascular Connective Tissue
Heart valves require collagen-rich structures to withstand repeated mechanical demand. Mitral valve prolapse is linked in the article to collagen weakness in valve structure. Weakened collagen can contribute to abnormal bulging or failure…
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Heart valves require collagen-rich structures to withstand repeated mechanical demand. Mitral valve prolapse is linked in the article to collagen weakness in valve structure. Weakened collagen can contribute to abnormal bulging or failure of arterial vessel walls.