
Complaint (C/O)
Shortness of breath four months duration.
History Of Present Illness (HPI)
- The condition started 10 years ago by gradual onset and progressive course of dyspnea. The patient experienced exertional dyspnea on less than ordinary effort, on climbing the 1st floor not associated with orthopnea or PND. this dyspnea was associated with gradual onset, progressive course rapid irregular palpitation increased with exertion The patient sought medical advice, investigated by chest X-ray, ECG and ECHO diagnosed as tight mitral stenosis and treated by mitral valve replacement.