Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 16, 2025

An Image Guided Transapical Mitral Valve Leaflet Puncture Model of Controlled Volume Overload from Mitral Regurgitation in the Rat
Published on: May 19, 2020
Mitral facies-a classic feature of chronic mitral stenosis: A case report
Fatwiadi Apulita Ginting Munte1, Adhytya Pratama Ahmadi1, Mira Fauziah2
1Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, National Cardiovascular Center Harapan Kita, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Abstract:
Mitral facies is a classical feature of chronic mitral stenosis (MS) that commonly associated with low cardiac output and pulmonary hypertension. A 44-year-old woman presented with 10-year history of refractory right heart failure. We noted distinctive malar rash appearance on her face known as "mitral facies." An echocardiogram revealed severe MS and other significant valve involvement with typical characteristics of rheumatic valvular heart disease. Doppler measurement showed decreased cardiac output and severe pulmonary hypertension in this patient. The mitral facies could be an alarming sign of a more severe and advanced form of MS. It also can be a marker of impaired cardiac output and concomitant severe pulmonary hypertension.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Mitral Stenosis II: Clinical features and Diagnostic Tests
Mitral Stenosis I: Introduction
Mitral Regurgitation II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Tests
Mitral Valve Prolapse II: Assessment and Management
Mitral Valve Prolapse I: Introduction
Mitral Stenosis IV: Nursing Management

