MITRAL STENOSIS IN LATER LIFE
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- 1 April 1949
- Vol. 11 (2) , 155-164
- https://doi.org/10.1136/hrt.11.2.155
Abstract
This lesion was found to be not uncommon. The X-ray picture differs from that of the younger group. Initial symptoms, occurrence of congestive failure and cause of death are discussed. Mitral stenosis should be suspected in older patients who show auricular fibrillation.Keywords
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