In patients with tight mitral stenosis, a prominent large V wave is common, correlates with higher mean left atrial pressure rather than mitral regurgitation, and is abolished by successful balloon valvuloplasty.
PVLAP may signal elevated LA pressure in mitral stenosis; leaves open its value for PMV risk stratification or outcomes.
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