Mitral Valve Stenosis

Narrowing of the passage through the MITRAL VALVE due to FIBROSIS, and CALCINOSIS in the leaflets and chordal areas. This elevates the left atrial pressure which, in turn, raises pulmonary venous and capillary pressure leading to bouts of DYSPNEA and TACHYCARDIA during physical exertion. RHEUMATIC FEVER is its primary cause.

Year introduced: 1967

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Tree Number(s): C14.280.484.517

MeSH Unique ID: D008946

Entry Terms:

• Mitral Valve Stenoses
• Stenoses, Mitral Valve
• Stenosis, Mitral Valve
• Valve Stenoses, Mitral
• Valve Stenosis, Mitral
• Mitral Stenosis
• Mitral Stenoses
• Stenoses, Mitral
• Stenosis, Mitral

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Diseases Category
Cardiovascular Diseases
Heart Diseases
Heart Valve Diseases
Mitral Valve Stenosis