What are the findings of Mitral Stenosis before proceeding to auscultation?
What are the findings of Mitral Stenosis before proceeding to auscultation?
- Mitral facies – plethoric cheeks with bluish patches
- Tapping apex
- Apical diastolic thrill
- Jugular venous pulse may show prominent ‘a’ wave
- Right ventricular (RV) heave in the presence of pulmonary hypertension.
