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What is the definition of Congenital Mitral Stenosis?
Congenital mitral stenosis is when an infant is born with a narrowing of the opening of the mitral valve. The mitral valve is made of leaf-like flaps and is situated between the upper left chamber (atrium) and lower left chamber (ventricle) of the heart. Congenital mitral stenosis reduces the blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. Individuals born with congenital mitral stenosis also often have other congenital heart defects.
What are the symptoms of Congenital Mitral Stenosis?
Symptoms of congenital mitral stenosis may include feeling tired upon exertion, chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing, rapid breathing, bluish or greyish color of skin, lips, and fingernails, trouble eating or gaining weight (failure to thrive), swelling of body tissue or organs, abnormal heart rhythms, such as palpitations or other arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure), fluid build-up in the lungs, and heart failure.
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What are the current treatments for Congenital Mitral Stenosis?
Treatment for congenital mitral valve stenosis depends on its severity and may include diuretics to lessen fluid build-up in the lungs, blood thinners (anticoagulants), such as heparin, warfarin, aspirin, and fibrinolytics, such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), to prevent blood clots, drugs to control the heart rhythm (antiarrhythmics, beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers), and surgical repair or replacement of the mitral valve.
Who are the top Congenital Mitral Stenosis Local Doctors?
Elite in Congenital Mitral Stenosis
Dr. Gerald Marx
Pediatric Cardiology
Elite in Congenital Mitral Stenosis
Dr. Gerald Marx
Pediatric Cardiology
Referral may be required

Boston Children's Hospital

300 Longwood Ave, 
Boston, MA 
617-355-2079
Languages Spoken:
English
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Gerald Marx is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Marx is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mitral Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Double Discordia, Congenital Mitral Stenosis, Ebstein's Anomaly, and Heart Valve Repair.

Distinguished in Congenital Mitral Stenosis
Dr. Anil Kumar
Cardiology
Distinguished in Congenital Mitral Stenosis
Dr. Anil Kumar
Cardiology
Referral may be required

Central Florida Cardiology Group

1745 N Mills Ave, 
Orlando, FL 
407-841-7151
Languages Spoken:
English
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Anil Kumar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mitral Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Mitral Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Glossectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Congenital Mitral Stenosis
Dr. Jeremy R. Nicolarsen
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology
Distinguished in Congenital Mitral Stenosis
Dr. Jeremy R. Nicolarsen
Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology
Referral may be required
821 East Broadway Avenue, 
Moses Lake, WA 
509-764-6562
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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Jeremy Nicolarsen is a Cardiologist and a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Moses Lake, Washington. Dr. Nicolarsen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mitral Stenosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Mitral Stenosis, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Double Inlet Left Ventricle, and Tetralogy of Fallot. Dr. Nicolarsen is currently accepting new patients.

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