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Saturday, 20 October 2018 18:23

Mitral Stenosis

Mitral valve stenosis, also known as mitral stenosis, is when the mitral valve opening is narrowed. This means that not enough blood can flow through it. Consequently, the volume of blood bringing oxygen from the lungs is reduced, which can make you feel tired and short of breath. The volume and pressure from blood remaining in the left atrium increases which then causes the left atrium to enlarge and fluid to build up in the lungs.

This can lead to a variety of issues, including fatigue, difficulty breathing, blood clots, and heart failure.

Causes:

Symptoms:

  • Chest pain/angina
  • Cough, possibly bloody
  • Breathlessness
  • Fatigue
  • Swelling in ankles and/or feet – edema
  • Respiratory infections
  • Plum-colored cheeks
  • Palpitations

 

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