Severe mitral stenosis is identified by:
Ans.(c) Duration of mid-diastolic murmurRef: Harrison 19th ed. /1539* Severity of mitral Stenosis implies that the mitral valve orifice has become smaller in size. This implies that the blood will take longer time to go from left atrium to left ventricle. This implies the LENGTH Of murmur will increase.
Loud S1
Loud opening snap
Duration of mid-diastolic murmur
Intensity of mid-diastolic murmur
Valvular Heart Disease