Key result
Advanced rheumatic mitral stenosis was associated with worse restrictive and obstructive pulmonary dysfunction and a higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms compared to simple mitral stenosis.
Why the study?
Does the severity of rheumatic mitral stenosis correlate with the degree of pulmonary dysfunction and respiratory symptoms?
Population
122 patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis, comprising 43 with simple mitral stenosis and 79 with advanced…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports pulmonary assessment in advanced rheumatic mitral stenosis; leaves open whether intervention improves respiratory outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=122)
Does the severity of rheumatic mitral stenosis correlate with the degree of pulmonary dysfunction and respiratory symptoms?
The severity of rheumatic mitral stenosis is directly correlated with worsening restrictive and obstructive pulmonary dysfunction and increased respiratory symptoms.
Nour et al. (1999) conducted a cross-sectional in Rheumatic mitral stenosis (n=122). Advanced mitral stenosis vs. Simple mitral stenosis was evaluated on Pulmonary function parameters and respiratory symptoms. Advanced rheumatic mitral stenosis was associated with worse restrictive and obstructive pulmonary dysfunction and a higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms compared to simple mitral stenosis.
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