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Mitral stenosis
Is a valvular heart disease characterized by the narrowing of the orifice of the mitralvalve of the heart.
Symptoms:
- Shortness of breath, especially with exertion or when you lie down
- Fatigue, especially during increased physical activity
- Swollen feet or legs
- Heart palpitations — sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat
- Dizziness or fainting
- Heavy coughing, sometimes with blood-tinged sputum
- Chest discomfort or chest pain
- Severe headache, trouble speaking or other symptoms of stroke
Preliminary plan:
- Cardiologist appointment
- General practitioner appointment
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Urinalysis
- Blood test:
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- ECG
- Phonocardiography
- Echocardiography
- Chest X-ray (heart)
Doctors
Cardiologist
Candidate of Medical Science, the highest qualification category, specialisation «Cardiology»
