A 38 year old woman from a low resource setting presents with progressive dyspnea on exertion and occasional hemoptysis. She reports recurrent untreated sore throats as a child. On cardiac examination, there is an opening snap followed by a low pitched diastolic rumble heard best at the apex. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. A)Pulmonic stenosis
  2. B)Mitral stenosisGABARITO
  3. C)Atrial septal defect
  4. D)Tricuspid regurgitation
  5. E)Aortic regurgitation

Explicação

Mitral stenosis is correct. An opening snap with a diastolic rumble at the apex in a patient with a history suggestive of prior streptococcal pharyngitis is classic for rheumatic mitral stenosis. The narrowed valve elevates left atrial pressure, causing pulmon... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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