A patient with a mitral valve stenosis is most likely to have which of the following pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)values?
A) 4 mm Hg
B) 6 mm Hg
C) 12 mm Hg
D) 20 mm Hg

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The normal range for pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)is 5-12 mm Hg.Mitral valve stenosis is the cause of an abnormally high PAOP.Therefore the value of 20 mm Hg is the correct answer.

A Patient with a Mitral Valve Stenosis Is Most Likely