Low gradient severe mitral stenosis

Low gradient severe mitral stenosis

Low gradient severe mitral stenosis


Low gradient severe mitral stenosis defined as mean transmitral gradient


[A] < 5 mm Hg
[B] <10 mm Hg
[C] <15 mm Hg
[D] <20 mm Hg



Low gradient severe mitral stenosis

Low gradient severe mitral stenosis

A newly recognized subset termed low gradient MS (MVA <1.5 cm2, mean gradient <10 mm Hg, and significant symptoms) is now being recognized in the developed world and may account for a significant proportion of patients coming to BMV