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21 Jan

DEFECTS OF VALVES: DEFECTS IN VALVES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEART –THE SYMPTOMS OF MITRAL STENOSIS AND HOW IT IS SERIOUS

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Symptoms of Mitral Stenosis.  You may not have any symptoms for years, even with significant mitral stenosis. When symptoms develop (commonly in the 30s), they include the symptoms of congestive heart failure. Inefficient circulation causes fatigue and shortness of breath (especially after exercise, at night, or when lying down). You may experience chest discomfort or palpitations. You may have frequent bouts of bronchitis. There is also the possibility of stroke.
Who Is Affected by Mitral Stenosis?
Mitral stenosis is less common today than it was several decades ago, because the most common cause, rheumatic fever, has largely been eradicated in the United States. However, it remains a frequent problem in Third World countries. It is more common in women than in men.
How Serious Is Mitral Stenosis?   If you have mild mitral stenosis, you may remain well, or have only mild symptoms, for decades. Eventually, symptoms of fatigue and breathlessness may become problems if the deformity of the valve is severe. Mitral stenosis carries a risk of rhythm abnormalities (atrial fibrillation) in which the atrium beats in a rapid and uncoordinated manner. Atrial fibrillation can lead to the formation of dangerous blood clots.
In general, mitral stenosis does not need to be corrected until symptoms develop (see page 260). Proper preventive measures against infective endocarditis are essential.
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DEFECTS OF VALVES: DEFECTS IN VALVES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEART –THE SYMPTOMS OF MITRAL STENOSIS AND HOW IT IS SERIOUSSymptoms of Mitral Stenosis.  You may not have any symptoms for years, even with significant mitral stenosis. When symptoms develop (commonly in the 30s), they include the symptoms of congestive heart failure. Inefficient circulation causes fatigue and shortness of breath (especially after exercise, at night, or when lying down). You may experience chest discomfort or palpitations. You may have frequent bouts of bronchitis. There is also the possibility of stroke.Who Is Affected by Mitral Stenosis?Mitral stenosis is less common today than it was several decades ago, because the most common cause, rheumatic fever, has largely been eradicated in the United States. However, it remains a frequent problem in Third World countries. It is more common in women than in men.How Serious Is Mitral Stenosis?   If you have mild mitral stenosis, you may remain well, or have only mild symptoms, for decades. Eventually, symptoms of fatigue and breathlessness may become problems if the deformity of the valve is severe. Mitral stenosis carries a risk of rhythm abnormalities (atrial fibrillation) in which the atrium beats in a rapid and uncoordinated manner. Atrial fibrillation can lead to the formation of dangerous blood clots.In general, mitral stenosis does not need to be corrected until symptoms develop (see page 260). Proper preventive measures against infective endocarditis are essential.*129\252\8*

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