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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 R. Marx

Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology

Elite in Congenital Mitral Stenosis

Dr. Gerald R. Marx

Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology

300 Longwood Ave,

Boston, MA

617-355-0039

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Gerald Marx is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Marx is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mitral Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Double Discordia, Congenital Mitral Stenosis, Ebstein's Anomaly, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Marx is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Congenital Mitral Stenosis

Dr. Michael J. Farias

Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

Advanced in Congenital Mitral Stenosis

Dr. Michael J. Farias

Pediatric Cardiology | Cardiology | Pediatrics

Boston Childrens Heart Foundation Inc

300 Longwood Ave,

Boston, MA

617-355-6000

Languages Spoken:

English

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Michael Farias is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Farias is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mitral Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Pulmonary Artery Agenesis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Farias is currently accepting new patients.

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Advanced in Congenital Mitral Stenosis

Dr. Sarah T. Plummer

Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics | Cardiology

Advanced in Congenital Mitral Stenosis

Dr. Sarah T. Plummer

Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics | Cardiology

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

11100 Euclid Ave,

Cleveland, OH

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English

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Sarah Plummer is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Plummer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mitral Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Dr. Plummer is currently accepting new patients.