Welcome to Episode 3 of the ogmedicoed podcast! Today, we are shifting our focus to Mitral Stenosis (MS). Following our deep dive into regurgitation, we’re now looking at what happens when the valve refuses to open, creating a dangerous pressure backup in the heart.

Mitral Stenosis is more than just a narrowed valve—it’s a hemodynamic chain reaction. From the "fish-mouth" deformity to the dreaded "opening snap," we are breaking down everything you need to know about the pathophysiology, the clinical presentation, and why this condition so often leads to Atrial Fibrillation.

🩺 Clinical Learning Objectives:

Pathophysiology: Comparing the wide-open normal valve to the calcified, restricted stenotic valve.

The Rheumatic Connection: Why Rheumatic Heart Disease remains the leading cause worldwide.

Hemodynamics: Understanding the Left Atrial (LA) pressure rise and its impact on the lungs.

Physical Exam Gold: Mastering the Opening Snap and the Mid-Diastolic Rumble.

Complications: Why MS leads to LA enlargement, Afib, and Pulmonary Hypertension.

Management: When to consider Balloon Valvuloplasty vs. Surgical Replacement.

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