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  • 53 Years
  • 20/02/2025

My dad had some trouble with his breathing yesterday, so we rushed him to the hospital, and they said it's mitral stenosis. I'm really worried. Is this something serious? What steps should we be taking now?

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need reports and review

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Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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