Valvular Heart Disease

Mitral Stenosis

Mitral stenosis is a narrowing of the mitral valve opening that blocks (obstructs) blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. Mitral stenosis usually results from rheumatic fever, but infants can be born with the condition.
Mitral stenosis does not cause symptoms unless it is severe.
Symptoms

Difficulty breathing

  • Occurs or worsens with exertion

  • Recurrent

common

Irregular heartbeat

  • Occurs or worsens with exertion

common

Chest discomfort

  • Change in body position doesn't change the pain

  • Center of the chest, Left side

common

Cough with mucus or without mucus

  • Lasting 4 weeks or more

  • Recurrent

  • Dry

common

Fatigue

common

Rapid heart rate

Strained voice

Swallowing difficulties

Risk factors

History of Rheumatic Fever

or Recent upper respiratory tract infection

Treatment
Treatment may include: 1-anticoagulants, or blood thinners, reduce the risk of blood clots. 2-diuretics to reduce fluid buildup through increased urine output. 3-antiarrhythmics to treat abnormal heart rhythms. 4-beta-blockers to slow your heart rate.
Recommended specialist

If you have Valvular Heart Disease, then a visit to a cardiologist is highly recommended.

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