Anaesthesia Which of the following statement about the pathophysiology of mitral stenosis is accurate A Patients with mitral stenosis have decreased left atrial pressure. B Patients with mitral stenosis generally have an under-loaded left ventricle. C The increased pressure gradient between the left atrium and left ventricles results in left ventricular hyperophy. D Diastolic filling of the left ventricle is increased in mitral stenosis because of the increased pressure gradient between the left atrium and left ventricle. 💡 Explanation Which of the following statement about the pathophysiology of mitral stenosis is accurate ✓ Correct Answer: B. Patients with mitral stenosis generally have an under-loaded left ventricle.