title: [Mitral stenosis].
abstract: This paper deals with mitral stenosis in the light of current knowledge. Currently, defect is in developed countries very rare (about 10% of defects). Its etiology has changed over the period of time mainly due to decline in rheumatic fever. Review discusses clinical, echocardiographic and catheterization findings, as well as treatment and prognosis.
authors.forename: Pavel
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gregor
authors.forename: Hana
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Línková
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization; D004452:Echocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease / Q000150:complications*