What is the cause of abnormal LV function in mitral stenosis?

What is the cause of abnormal LV function in mitral stenosis?

Possible mechanisms

  1. Inflammatory process
  2. Tethering due to rigid valve apparatus
  3. Altered LV compliance

Not prominent in most patients with Rheumatic MS

More prevalent in Degenerative MS due to coexisting comorbidities




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