Mitral stenosis
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Term | Mitral stenosis |
Short definition | a condition in which the mitral valve in the heart becomes narrowed, making the heart work harder to pump blood; can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
Mitral stenosis (definition) a condition in which the mitral valve in the heart becomes narrowed, making the heart work harder to pump blood; can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath
==Mitral stenosis (overview)==