Findings in a case of advanced mitral stenosis include-
Correct Answer: Low pulse pressure
Description: The normal left ventricular diastolic pressure is 5 mmHg. A pressure gradient across the mitral valve of 20 mmHg due to severe mitral stenosis will cause a left atrial pressure of about 25 mmHg. With the loss of the atrial kick where has in advanced disease there is low pulse pressure Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 434
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