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Dynamic left atrial echo contrast in rheumatic mitral stenosis

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: A woman in her 20s presented with progressively worsening dyspnoea in New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II and reduced exercise tolerance for the past 6 months. The patient had a history suggestive of rheumatic fever 10 years ago. Clinical examination was notable for a loud first heart sound

Source: BMJ Case Reports

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-251284

Authors: Ramanathan Velayutham, Chinmay Parale, Saurav Banerjee, Ahamed Shaheer Ahmed

Institution: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4293239188