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Treatment depends on the symptoms and condition of the heart and lungs. People with mild symptoms or none at all may not need treatment. Hospitalization may be required for diagnosis and for treatment of severe symptoms. There are a number of different treatment options. Medicat...[read article]

Tests for Mitral Valve Stenosis

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An electrocardiogram(ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.  More
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Transesophageal echocardiography is a diagnostic test using an ultrasound device that is passed into the esophagus of the patient to create a clear image of the hea...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.Chest radiography; Serial chest x-ray; X-ray- chest.The test is performed ...  More
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A Holter monitor is a machine that continuously records the heart''s rhythms. The monitor is usually worn for 24- 48 hours during normal activity.Ambulato...  More
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Echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture is much more detailed than x-ray image and involves no radiation...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Mitral Valve Stenosis

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This valve is called the mitral valve. It opens up enough so blood can flow from one chamber of your heart(left atria) to the next chamber(left ventricle).   More
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This valve is called the mitral valve. It opens up enough so blood can flow from one chamber of your heart(left atria) to the next chamber(left ventricle).   More
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Mitral Valvotomy
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Balloon Mitral Valvotomy
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Heart valve repair is a surgical procedure used to correct a malfunctioning heart valve. Repair usually involves separating the valve leaflets(the one-waydoors of t...  More
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Heart valve replacement is a surgical procedure during which surgeons remove a damaged valve from the heart and substitute a healthy one.Four valves direct blood to...  More
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Open heart surgery is any surgery where the chest is opened and surgery is performed on the heart. The termopen refers to the chest, not the heart itself.   More
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Prescribed Medications for Mitral Valve Stenosis

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WARFARIN (WAR far in) is an anticoagulant. It is used to treat or prevent clots in the veins, arteries, lungs, or heart. This medicine may be used for other purpose...  More
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DIGOXIN (di JOX in) is used to treat congestive heart failure and heart rhythm problems. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider...  More
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FUROSEMIDE (fyoor OH se mide) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high bloo...  More
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DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, whic...  More
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METOPROLOL (me TOE proe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat h...  More
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