Overview Mitral stenosis causes an obstruction to blood flow from the left atrium to left ventricle usually as a result of rheumatic heart disease. The stenosis results in increased pressure in the left atrium, pulmonary vasculature and right side of heart. Mitral valve disease is a frequent cause of heart failure and death.
Epidemiology
Cardiovascular Examination
Side note Early diastolic murmur (on inspiration) due to pulmonary regurgitation from pulmonary hypertension (Graham Steell murmur) may be heard rarely. |
Symptoms and signs similar to mitral stenosis
Diagnosis
Echocardiography — A transthoracic echocardiogram is indicated in patients with signs or symptoms of MS to establish the diagnosis, quantify the hemodynamic severity determine the etiology, and assess concomitant valve disease.
Medication - Preload reduction
Think ACE inhibitors have no role as the ventricles are normal |
Surgery
Complications
Prognosis
Valvular Heart Disease