Mitral Stenosis Edema
Mitral stenosis is a heart valve disorder that involves the mitral valve. This valve separates the upper and lower chambers on the left side of the heart. Stenosis refers to a condition in which the valve does not open fully, restricting blood flow.
Alternative Names
Mitral valve obstruction
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Blood that flows between different chambers of your heart must flow through a valve. The valve between the two chambers on the left side of your heart is called the...
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