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Signs and Symptoms

Typically, the signs and symptoms of mitral valve stenosis may resemble those of other heart conditions.

Causes of Symptoms

• Symptoms may show up or get worse when you increase your heart rate, as occurs during exercise.
  
• Stress on the body -- such as may be caused by pregnancy or a respiratory or heart infection -- can also cause symptoms.

Symptoms

Symptoms often show up between the ages of 20 and 50, though they can occur at any age.

Symptoms may include:

• Fatigue, particularly during exercise
  
• Difficulty breathing, again especially during exercise
  
• Awakening short of breath in the middle of the night
  
• Chest pain, such as squeezing, pressure or tightness
  
• Rapid or irregular heartbeats known as palpitations
  
• Severe coughing, sometimes coughing up blood
  
• Swelling of the legs, feet or ankles
  
• Frequent respiratory infections
  
• Dizziness, fainting

Complications

Complications of mitral valve stenosis may include heart failure, heart enlargement, atrial fibrillation, blood clots and lung congestion.