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Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine (ISSN 2639-6807)

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Mitral valve stenosis

Mitral valve stenosis which is also known as mitral stenosis,  is a narrowing of the hearts mitral valve. This abnormal valve doesnot open properly, blocking blood flow into the main pumping chamber of the left ventricle of the heart. Mitral valve stenosis can make you tired and short of breath, among other problems.

Symptoms:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue
  • Swollen feet or legs
  • Heart palpitations
  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Coughing up blood
  • Chest pain

Mitral valve stenosis may also produce signs that your doctor will find during your examination. These may include:

·         Heart murmur

·         Fluid buildup in the lungs

·         Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)

Causes:

·         Rheumatic fever

·         Calcium deposits

·         Congenital defects

·         Lupus (Auto immune disorders)

Complications:

·         Pulmonary hypertension

·         Heart failure

·         Heart enlargement

·         Atrial fibrillation

·         Blood clots

Cardiology research Journals like Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine (CCCM) provides a global open access platform to put forth the ongoing research, reviews articles related to Mitral valve stenosis.

Editorial Board

Jhon Smith

Professor

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Jhon Smith

Senior Resident

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Jhon Smith

Associate Professor

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Jhon Smith

Cardiologist

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