A 28-year-old woman who is a known case of mitral stenosis came to the clinic asking about how critical is her condition. Echo was done and mitral valve orifice was recorded. Which... A 28-year-old woman who is a known case of mitral stenosis came to the clinic asking about how critical is her condition. Echo was done and mitral valve orifice was recorded. Which of the following mitral valve orifice measurement is considered critical? A. <1 cm B. <2 cm C. <3 cm D. <4 cm
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the critical measurement of the mitral valve orifice in a patient with known mitral stenosis. It presents four options as potential measurements to determine which is considered critical.
Answer
<1 cm
The critical mitral valve orifice measurement for mitral stenosis is <1 cm.
Answer for screen readers
The critical mitral valve orifice measurement for mitral stenosis is <1 cm.
More Information
Mitral stenosis is assessed based on the mitral valve area. A measurement of less than 1 cm² is classified as severe or critical stenosis, often leading to significant symptoms and requiring intervention.
Tips
Avoid confusing the measurement scales. Ensure the unit (cm vs cm²) aligns with medical standards.
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