Quantifying Stenosis And Regurge

Question 1

Mitral valve area mild? Severe?

Answer 1

Mild >1.5 cm2

Severe < 1.0 cm2

Question 2

What is the mean pressure gradient for mild mitral stenosis?

Severe?

Answer 2

Mild < 5 mmHg

Severe. > 10 mmHg

Question 3

Normal MV area?

Answer 3

4-6 cm2

Question 4

How do we evaluate mitral stenosis?

Answer 4

Planimetry of MV SAX
Mean gradient
Pressure half time