what are the Recommendations for Diagnostic Testing: Initial Diagnosis of
Rheumatic MS
Referenced studies that support the recommendations are
summarized in Online Data Supplement 19.?
In patients with signs or symptoms of rheumatic MS, TTE is indicated to establish the diagnosis, quantify hemodynamic severity, assess concomitant valvular lesions, and demonstrate valve morphology (to determine suitability for mitral commissurotomy).