Case 177: Fish-Mouth and Hockey-Stick

It is important to know the MRI findings of RHD and RHD MS, especially if you practice in India

Case 177: Fish-Mouth and Hockey-Stick

A 40-year old had lower respiratory tract infection and a routine echo showed severe mitral stenosis (MS). He came for an MRI for assessment of volumes and function.

Among other findings, were these two striking findings.

The video below explains the case, the challenge of RHD in India and why we as radiologists practicing CMR in India need to be cognizant of RHD MS findings on CMR.


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