![]() Patients affected by Mitral Valve Stenosis typically develop symptoms (Symptomatic). These typically develop during exertion or conditions which stress the body. Sometimes symptoms will go un-noticed by patients justifying them as part of getting older or some other disease. Some of the symptoms can be confused for pneumonia or a upper respiratory illness. Mitral Valve Stenosis can produced any of the following symptoms alone or in combination:
Watch this short video from the American Heart Association comparing a normal Mitral Valve to a stenotic one. Comments are closed.
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AuthorDr. Gonzo is a practicing cardiac surgeon in DFW who specializes in adult cardiac surgery and heart transplantation. Archives
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