Balloon valvuloplasty may be considered instead of surgery. The outcome varies. The disorder may be mild or without symptoms. It may be more severe and eventually disabling. Complications may be severe or life threatening.
Mitral stenosis is usually controllable with treatment, and improved with surgery.
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