Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction in Patients With Mitral Stenosis Undergoing Percutaneous Mitral Balloon Valvotomy

In patients referred for treatment of symptomatic mitral stenosis, left ventricular diastolic dysfunction may contribute to elevated left atrial pressure, and its presence is associated with a greater risk of failure of PMBV to improve symptoms. These data have implications for counseling and patient selection for PMBV.