Congenital Mitral Stenosis Overview

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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?
Dr. Keri M. Shafer
Cardiology
Dr. Keri M. Shafer
Cardiology

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

6201 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 
 (4.2 mi)
214-633-5555
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Keri Shafer is a Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Shafer and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mitral Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Endocardial Cushion Defect, and Partial Atrioventricular Canal. Dr. Shafer is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Phillip T. Burch
Thoracic Surgery | Pediatrics
Dr. Phillip T. Burch
Thoracic Surgery | Pediatrics
1500 Cooper St, 
Fort Worth, TX 
 (31.8 mi)
682-885-6400
Languages Spoken:
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Phillip Burch is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Burch and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mitral Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Burch is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Devabrata G. Ganguly
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
Dr. Devabrata G. Ganguly
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
3144 Clarksville St, 
Paris, TX 
 (95.4 mi)
903-784-8700
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English
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Devabrata Ganguly is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Paris, Texas. Dr. Ganguly and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mitral Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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