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Mitral Valve Stenosis : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Treat Streptococcal Infections Promptly

Prevention Overview Articles

Mitral stenosis
Treat strep infections promptly to prevent rheumatic fever. Tell your health care provider if you have a family history of congenital heart diseases.Mitral stenosis itself often cannot be prevented, but complications can be prevented.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 15, 2009
Mitral Valve Stenosis
The only possible way to prevent mitral valve stenosis is to prevent rheumatic fever. This can be done by evaluating sore throats for the presence of the bacteria that causes strep throat.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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