General Anatomy · Cardiovascular System · Medium

Mitral

Meaning: Describes the two-leaflet valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart.

In practice: Rheumatic fever in childhood left her with mitral stenosis and an irregular heart rhythm.

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