Gynaecology & Obstetrics In valvular hea disease complicating pregnancy the following statements are true except : A A closed mitral valvotomy can be carried out if symptoms of mitral stenosis are severe B Open hea surgery is associated with a reduction in fetal loss C Mitral regurgitation is usually well tolerated D A maternal moality of 15% has been repoed in women with critical aoic stenosis π‘ Explanation In valvular hea disease complicating pregnancy the following statements are true except : β Correct Answer: B. Open hea surgery is associated with a reduction in fetal loss