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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.
What tool is used to evaluate mitral valve stenosis?
Doppler echocardiography is the preferred diagnostic tool for evaluation of mitral valve stenosis
Abnormal narrowing of the opening of the mitral valve is known as mitral?
Mitral 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 is the Narrowing of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle called?
Narrowing of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle is mitral stenosis. Mitral refers to that particular valve, and stenosis is defined as abnormal narrowing.
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.
What happens if the mitral valve doesn't work?
If the mitral valve doesn't work properly, it can lead to conditions like mitral regurgitation or mitral stenosis. In mitral regurgitation, blood flows backward into the left atrium during contraction, potentially causing heart enlargement and pulmonary congestion. In mitral stenosis, the valve narrows, obstructing blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, which can lead to symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, and increased pressure in the lungs. Both conditions can ultimately affect heart function and may require medical intervention.
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 are the normal results of mitral valve replacement?
Patients treated by mitral valve repair for mitral insufficiency can expect improved myocardial function and relief of symptoms.
