Mohan J C, Arora R
Department of Cardiology, G.B. Pant Hospital, New Delhi-2, India.
Am J Cardiol. 1997 Dec 15;80(12):1618-20. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00777-7.
This study shows that patients with mitral stenosis have depressed left ventricular ejection performance and spherical remodeling of the left ventricular cavity, which is more marked in those with atrial fibrillation. These changes have important clinical implications regarding treatment strategy in patients with mitral stenosis and chronic atrial fibrillation.