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Mitral Stenosis

3 Ways to Spot Symptoms of Mitral Stenosis

Some people who have mitral valve stenosis--a narrowing of the mitral valve in your heart that impedes normal blood flow--are asymptomatic or have very minor symptoms for a time. Learn about the symptoms of mitral stenosis so you can monitor your health and let your doctor know if you think your condition is worsening. Pay attention to how you feel when you're lying down, or after you exert yourself through exercise or your daily routine. Excessive fatigue and shortness of breath are symptoms consistent with mitral valve narrowing. You may...

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3 Ways to Treat Mitral Stenosis

Symptoms of mitral valve stenosis--the narrowing of your heart's mitral valve, causing an abnormal blood flow--can be minimized and relieved to some extent through a combination of medication and diet. Your doctor may prescribe...

3 Ways to Prevent Mitral Stenosis

Treating childhood infections promptly and appropriately may help prevent you from developing mitral stenosis later in your life. Mitral stenosis is a disorder in which the mitral valve of your heart narrows and can't adequatel...

3 Ways to Identify Mitral Stenosis

Being able to identify common symptoms of mitral valve stenosis allows you to diagnose this potentially serious heart condition and begin to undergo treatment. People who have mitral stenosis have a narrowing in the mitral valv...