How would a stenotic (narrowing) bicuspid (mitral) valve affect the movement of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle?

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John Farkerson · Answer 1 · 2023-05-28T11:09:03+0000

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Mitral stenosis causes reduced blood flow through the narrowed valve opening from the left atrium to the left ventricle. As a result, the volume of blood bringing oxygen from the lungs is reduced. This can make you feel tired and short of breath.

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