How to Assess Mitral Stenosis by Echo ‑ A Step‑by‑Step Approach

Abstract

Rheumatic mitral stenosis is the commonest valvular heart disease in developing countries. Other causes include congenital abnormalities and degenerative mitral valve disease. Mitral stenosis when it is due to rheumatic process, can be managed by percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy. Echocardiography remains the most important investigation in diagnosing and planning the managemnt of mitral stenosis. This review highlights stepwise approach for comprehensive assessment of mitral stenosis by echocardiography.