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==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
The cause of [[mitral stenosis]] is almost always [[rheumatic heart disease]]. | The cause of [[mitral stenosis]] is almost always [[rheumatic heart disease]]. | ||
==Pathophysiology== | |||
* The hallmark anatomical picture in mitral stenosis is commisural fusion. | |||
* Because of closure of the [[mitral valve]] pressures build up in the left atrium which reflect back to the pulmonary bed. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Mitral stenosis is narrowing of the heart valve between the two left chambers of the heart (left atrium and left ventricle).
Causes
The cause of mitral stenosis is almost always rheumatic heart disease.
Pathophysiology
- The hallmark anatomical picture in mitral stenosis is commisural fusion.
- Because of closure of the mitral valve pressures build up in the left atrium which reflect back to the pulmonary bed.