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40 year old man with gradual shortness of breath for 4 months


Patient name :   BARLARIA462STRIGOSA



History uploaded by Madhur Jain, Intern PCMS Medicine fall 2013

Shortness of breath x 4 months
Fever (on/off)

As per the patient, he was apparently alright 4 mnths back when he developed shortness of breath which was gradual in onset. Progresion on going upstairs, walking, running. Relieved on taking rest. Took treatment from a local hospital and got temporary relief. Came for further treatment.

Chronic bidi smoker x 20 yrs
Alcohol x 3 yrs

Rs examination- 

Bilateral fine crepts
Bilateral ronchi present

2d echo- severe mitral stenosis, mild AR, moderate PAH

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