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Medicine C.V.S 4ee4167a

Findings in a case of advanced mitral stenosis include-

A
Low pulse pressure
B
LVH
C
Exercise induced angina
D
None
High-Yield Explanation
The normal left ventricular diastolic pressure is 5 mmHg. A pressure gradient across the mitral valve of 20 mmHg due to severe mitral stenosis will cause a left atrial pressure of about 25 mmHg. With the loss of the atrial kick where has in advanced disease there is low pulse pressure Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 434

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