10 Questions
What is the preferred intervention in most patients with severe mitral stenosis?
Percutaneous mitral valve balloon commissurotomy
When is anticoagulation with a vitamin K antagonist indicated?
In patients with a history of embolic disease
What are the indications for surgical interventions in mitral stenosis?
Presence of thrombus in the left atrium
In asymptomatic patients with MVA ≤ 1.5 cm2, which condition warrants consideration for surgery?
New-onset atrial fibrillation
When is surgical intervention contraindicated for mitral stenosis?
Unfavorable anatomy for percutaneous mitral valve balloon commissurotomy
What is the primary cause of mitral stenosis commonly associated with rheumatic fever?
Autoimmune diseases
Which stage, according to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association, is characterized by severe left atrial enlargement and asymptomatic severe mitral stenosis?
Stage C
What is the result of mitral valve stenosis on blood flow into the left ventricle and cardiac output?
Decreased stroke volume
What is a characteristic auscultation finding in patients with mitral stenosis?
Opening snap after S1
What diagnostic tools may show characteristic changes in patients with mitral stenosis based on the extent of the disease?
Chest X-ray and ECG
Test your knowledge on mitral stenosis, a condition commonly due to rheumatic fever, calcification of the mitral valve annulus, autoimmune diseases, or congenital factors. Learn about the stages, symptoms, and associated findings of mitral stenosis.
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