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Understanding Severe Mitral Stenosis
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Understanding Severe Mitral Stenosis

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Which of the following is a consequence of severe mitral stenosis?

  • Increased blood flow in the left ventricle
  • Decreased blood flow in the left ventricle (correct)
  • Enlargement of the right atrium
  • Reduced strain on the right ventricle
  • What happens to the left atrium in severe mitral stenosis?

  • It pumps blood into the right ventricle
  • It becomes smaller
  • It becomes larger (correct)
  • It remains the same size
  • What is the effect of severe mitral stenosis on the right ventricle?

  • It becomes smaller
  • It hypertrophies and enlarges (correct)
  • It contracts with less force
  • It pumps blood into the left atrium
  • How does severe mitral stenosis affect pulmonary circulation?

    <p>It causes congestion in the pulmonary circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to cardiac output in severe mitral stenosis?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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