Mitral Stenosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of mitral valve stenosis
A
Rheumatic fever
2
Q
What can mitral valve stenosis cause in pulmonary circulation?
A
Pulmonary congestion and oedema as blood backs up from LA - pulmonary hypertension
This can eventually cause RVH and RHF
3
Q
What condition can mitral stenosis cause, which is detectable on an ECG?
A
AF
4
Q
How can mitral valve stenosis cause dysphagia?
A
LA dilates - compresses the oesophagus - so the patient has difficulty swallowing
