MC cause of morbidity and moality late in the course of mitral stenosis: March 2013
Ans. C i.e. Recurrent pulmonary infections Mitral stenosis/ MS Features: - Atrial fibrillation - Hemoptysis - Pulmonary hypeension, - Hoarseness of voice Most impoant differential diagnosis: Left atrial myxoma Investigation of choice for MS: Echocardiography Mitral valve area less than 0.6 cm2 is incompatible with life
Infective endocarditis
Pulmonary edema
Recurrent pulmonary emboli
Pulmonary infections