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______ is the most common valvular disorder in rheumatic fever
MITRAL STENOSIS
May also be caused by bacterial infection, thrombus formation, calcification
MITRAL STENOSIS
Obstruct blood flow from left atrium to the left ventricle
MITRAL STENOSIS
Hypertrophy left atrium results in blood flow to left ventricle
MITRAL STENOSIS
Exertional dyspnea, fatigue and palpitations are CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS of
MITRAL STENOSIS
Study Notes
Mitral Stenosis
- Mitral stenosis is the most common valvular disorder in rheumatic fever.
- Causes of mitral stenosis also include bacterial infection, thrombus formation, and calcification.
- Mitral stenosis obstructs blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
- As a result, hypertrophy of the left atrium occurs, leading to increased blood flow to the left ventricle.
- Clinical manifestations of mitral stenosis include exertional dyspnea, fatigue, and palpitations.
Test your knowledge of valvular heart disease with this quiz. Explore the concepts of stenosis and regurgitation, and understand how they affect the flow of blood through the heart valves.
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