Mitral stenosis: Narrowing of the mitral heart valve. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Mitral stenosis is available below.
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A rheumatic disease causing diffuse thickening of the mitral valve leaflets by fibrous tissue or calcific deposits. (Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed, p1052) - (Source - Diseases Database)
Obstruction or narrowing of the mitral valve (as by scarring from rheumatic fever) - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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