Mitral Stenosis

Abstract

Mitral valve stenosis, or mitral stenosis, “is a part of valvulopathies and represents the narrowing of the mitral orifice, blocking the blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.” Rheumatic fever is the most prevalent cause of mitral stenosis, although it can also be caused by immunological illnesses such as RA (rheumatoid arthritis) or SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus). Thus, mitral stenosis has been classified into 4 grades based on the Wilkins score, which takes into consideration the aspects of the valve, like its mobility, thickening, and calcification, and these classifications make the approach less complicated. To confirm the diagnosis, there are too many steps that should be done, from the physical examination to the EKG, echocardiography, chest X-ray, and many other ways to confirm the diagnosis. The mitral stenosis treatment plan includes 3 stages, starting with the pharmacological treatment and medical treatment until we get to the surgical interventions.