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Unsuspected mitral stenosis.

M Sherrid1, A Goyal, E Delia

  • 1Department of Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, New York.

The American Journal of Medicine
|February 11, 1991
PubMed
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Rheumatic mitral stenosis can be overlooked in elderly patients with complex cardiac conditions. Echocardiography is crucial for diagnosing this condition, which may significantly impact patient management.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Rheumatic mitral stenosis is a significant valvular heart disease.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging in elderly patients with comorbidities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify clinical characteristics of unsuspected mitral stenosis.
  • To determine factors that may obscure the diagnosis of mitral stenosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 152 patients with echocardiographic evidence of rheumatic mitral stenosis.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation, referral reasons, and echocardiographic findings.

Main Results:

  • 18 patients (12%) had unsuspected mitral stenosis, with a median age of 72.
  • Referral reasons included congestive heart failure, aortic valve disease, and cerebrovascular accidents.

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  • Five of these 18 patients experienced significant changes in therapy, including surgery and anticoagulation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Mitral stenosis may be missed in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities.
    • Advanced age and complex medical conditions can mask the diagnosis.
    • Echocardiography plays a vital role in identifying mitral stenosis in these challenging cases.