Mitral Valve Stenosis

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated July 28, 2026

Avoid HypotensionAvoid N2OAvoid Pulmonary HypertensionAvoid Tachycardia

Pathophysiology

Reduction in the opening of the mitral valve (mitral stenosis) causes a backup of blood. This causes increased pressures in the LA and even further back into the lungs. As such, you can expect...

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Mitral Valve Stenosis

Pathophysiology

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