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Mitral Valve Stenosis — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

LA → LV obstruction → pulm congestion

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Mitral Valve Stenosis on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Why it happens

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What to look for

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Key facts

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Nursing actions

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Most common cause is rheumatic fever following untreated strep infection.

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