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Mitral Stenosis Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most common cause or mitral stenosis?

A

Rheumatic heart disease (group A beta-haemolytic strep)

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2
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What chamber of the heart is remodeled by mitral stenosis?

A

Left atrium

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What happens in the left atrium as a result of mitral stenosis?

A

Pressure increase causing dilation

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4
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What is the cardiac rhythm associated with mitral stenosis

A

AF - due to left atrium enlargement

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5
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What are the symptoms of mitral stenosis?

A

Dyspnoea, orthopnoea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea, haemoptysis, ascites, oedema, fatigue

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What are the signs of mitral stenosis?

A

Malar flush, AF

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7
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What are mitral stenosis sounds on auscultation?

A

LOUD S1

mid-diastolic murmur at apex

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How is mitral stenosis treated?

A

Diuretics for dyspnoea
Anticoagulants
Valvuloplasty
Balloon dilatation

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9
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What can mitral stenosis progress to?

A

Pulmonary hypertension and subsequent right sided heart failure

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