Each of the following is typical of longstanding pure mitral stenosis except:
A. dilatation and hypertrophy of the left atrium
B. dilatation and hypertrophy of the left ventricle
C. pulmonary venous hypertension
D. thrombosis in left atrium
instantknowledge Answered question August 18, 2024
The exception is longstanding pure mitral stenosis is:
B. Dilatation and hypertrophy of the left ventricle.
Mitral stenosis typically affects the left atrium, not the left ventricle, which usually remains normal or small.
instantknowledge Answered question August 18, 2024