Mitral stenosis: etiology and mechanism of disease, physiological change, symptoms and diagnostic evaluation

Valvular heart disease is a common health problem and affects the quality of life. The mitral valve is the most often diseased of all cardiac valves, particularly with its proclivity to rheumatic process involvement. Mitral stenosis is frequently caused by rheumatic fever, which produces fibrosis, t...

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Main Author: V Chittithavorn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2004-09-01
Series:Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR)
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Online Access:https://www.jhsmr.org/index.php/jhsmr/article/view/493