In this episode, we review mitral stenosis (MS), including its epidemiology, presentation, imaging features, and management. What are the main causes of MS? What do the the characteristic "fish mouth" and "hockey stick" signs on echocardiography signify regarding the etiology of MS? How do mitral valve area, pressure gradients, and pressure half-time factor into determining the severity of MS, and how are these parameters different from that of aortic stenosis? What are the 4 components of the Wilkins score? At what range of the Wilkins score is balloon mitral valvuloplasty recommended? What are contraindications to performing balloon mitral valvuloplasty? Tune in for answers to these questions.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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