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Mitral stenosis is when a particular valve in the heart does not open fully. This can affect someone's health because they will be unable to have their blood fully pumping efficiently around their body when exercising. It can impact someone's health by preventing them from exercising well and also it can be later linked to heart problems or heart failure.
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Who gets mitral valve stenosis?
Twice as many women as men are affected by mitral valve stenosis. About 60% of patients with mitral valve stenosis have had rheumatic fever.
Abnormal narrowing of the opening of the mitral valve is known as mitral?
Mitral stenosis
What is mitral facies in mitral stenosis?
big eyes, malar flashes
What is mitral commissurotomy?
Mitral commissurotomy is used to repair mitral stenosis associated with rheumatic disease.
What tool is used to evaluate mitral valve stenosis?
Doppler echocardiography is the preferred diagnostic tool for evaluation of mitral valve stenosis
What is the medical term meaning narrowing of the mitral valve?
Mitral stenosis is the medical term meaning narrowing of the mitral valve.
How is mitral valve stenosis diagnosed?
Mitral valve stenosis is diagnosed by history, physical examination , listening to the sounds of the heart (cardiac auscultation), chest x ray , and ECG.
What has the author H Schmutzler written?
H. Schmutzler has written: 'Die Kreislaufdynamik der Mitralstenose unter konstanter Arbeit' -- subject(s): Mitral stenosis, Mitral Valve Stenosis, Physiopathology
What does Balloon valvuloplasty treat?
It is a treatment for aortic, mitral, and pulmonary stenosis
What does a commissurotomy cardiac procedure correct?
It corrects a Mitral Valve Stenosis
How can mitral valve stenosis be prevented?
The only possible way to prevent mitral valve stenosis is to prevent rheumatic fever. This can be done by evaluating sore throats for the presence of the bacteria that causes strep throat.
What are some risks associated with mitral valve stenosis?
Risks associated with mitral valve stenosis depend on pre-existing risk factors. It is of utmost concern whether one is at risk of death or of brain damage.
