Severe mitral stenosis is identified by:: (A) Loud S1, (B) Loud opening snap, (C) Duration of mid-diastolic murmur, (D) Intensity of mid-diastolic murmur
Answer is C. Ans.(c) Duration of mid-diastolic murmurRef: Harrison 19th ed. /1539* Severity of mitral Stenosis implies that the mitral valve orifice has become smaller in size. This implies that the blood will take longer time to go from left atrium to left ventricle. This implies the LENGTH Of murmur will increase.