Mitral stenosis
Mitral Stenosis I. What every physician needs to know. Mitral stenosis (MS) results from thickening and immobility of the mitral valve leaflets. This condition results in an obstruction in blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. If left untreated, the stenosis gradually worsens and can cause fluid overload, pulmonary hypertension and right-sided…
