Mitral Stenosis

Also written as MS.

The left ventricle is typically protected from overload in pure mitral stenosis.

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The left ventricle is typically protected from overload in pure mitral stenosis. (Cardiology Question Bank: 15 Clinical MCQs)
Diastolic murmurs are never normal in pregnancy: investigate them (rheumatic mitral stenosis becomes dangerous in pregnancy because the heart rate and volume load rise). (Physiological changes in pregnancy)
• Is of considerable diagnostic valve in certain forms of heart disease e.g. mitral stenosis and pulmonary arterial hypertension (Cardiovascular system examination revised 2012 — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
• Is of considerable diagnostic value in certain forms of heart disease. e.g. mitral stenosis, pulmonary arterial hypertension (Examination of Respiratory system — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
The left atrium enlarges and fibrillates, and stasis leads to thrombus and systemic emboli, so these patients need anticoagulation (warfarin in rheumatic mitral stenosis with atrial fibrillation). (Cardiology Question Bank: 15 Clinical MCQs)
Roll the patient to the left lateral position and use the bell to hear the mid-diastolic rumble of mitral stenosis. (Heart murmurs)