Mitral Stenosis
Alternate Names : Mitral Valve Obstruction
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Mitral Stenosis Treatment
No treatment may be necessary if symptoms are absent or mild. Hospitalization may be required for diagnosis and for treatment of severe symptoms.
Medications include diuretics (water pills), nitrates, or beta-blockers. Digoxin may be used to treat atrial fibrillation. Blood thinners are used to prevent blood clots from forming and traveling to other parts of the body. Heart valve surgery to repair or replace the valve is usually necessary if there are serious symptoms.
Balloon valvuloplasty may be considered instead of surgery. This procedure entails placing a balloon into the mitral valve through a catheter that is inserted into a leg vein. The balloon is then inflated, widening the mitral valve and improving blood flow.
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