Which of the following mitral valve conditions generally
produces no symptoms?
a) Prolapse
Mitral valve prolpase is a deformity that usually produces no
symptoms and has been diagnosed more frequently in recent years,
probably as a result of improved diagnostic methods.
b) Stenosis
Mitral valve stenosis usually causes progressive fatigue.
c) Regurgitation
Mitral valve regurgitation, in its acute stage, usually presents as
severe heart failure.
d) Infection
Mitral valve infection, when acute, will produce symptoms typical of
infective endocarditis.
produces no symptoms?
a) Prolapse
Mitral valve prolpase is a deformity that usually produces no
symptoms and has been diagnosed more frequently in recent years,
probably as a result of improved diagnostic methods.
b) Stenosis
Mitral valve stenosis usually causes progressive fatigue.
c) Regurgitation
Mitral valve regurgitation, in its acute stage, usually presents as
severe heart failure.
d) Infection
Mitral valve infection, when acute, will produce symptoms typical of
infective endocarditis.