Causes of Mitral Valve Stenosis

Causes of Mitral Valve Stenosis

Mitral stenosis can be divided into two types: congenital (present at birth) and acquired. Congenital Mitral stenosis is rare.

Mitral Valve Stenosis And Mitral Valve Replacement - References

1. Congenital Mitral Stenosis With or Without Associated Defects - (http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/102/suppl_3/III-166)
2. Mitral Stenosis - (http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1486.htm)
3. Hospitalization statistics for Mitral valve disease: - (http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/m/mitral_valve_disease/stats.htm#medical_stats)
4. Congenital Mitral Stenosis - (http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2517.htm)
5. Mitral valve regurgitation - (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000176.htm)
6. Heart & Vascular Institute (Miller Family) - (http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/disease/valve/mvrepairfaq.htm)