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mitral stenosis Mitral stenosis is a heart valve disorder that involves a narrowing or blockage of the opening of the mitral valve, which separates the upper and lower chambers on the left side of the heart. Symptoms Symptoms may include: shortness of breath, especially with physical exertion fatigue swollen feet or ankles heart palpitations dizziness or fainting spells frequent respiratory infections, such as bronchitis heavy coughing Causes The mitral valve can narrow because of conditions that may include: rheumatic fever congenital heart defect Treatments Treatment may include: careful monitoring medication mitral valve surgery

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