Heart Valve Diseases

Aortic Stenosis; Heart Valve Disease; Valvular Heart Diseases

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Causes of various heart conditions include genetic causes birth defects the effects of another disease age having an artificial valve bacteria or an unhealthy lifestyle and

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management Nuclear cardiology Peripheral vascular disease PVD Raynaud s disease Syncope fainting Valvular heart disease Valvuloplasty Women heart disease Overview Heart valve disease can reduce the pumping efficiency of the heart and eventually cause heart failure The heart contains four valves that permit the one way flow of blood through the heart

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blood to flow either forward into the next chamber or out of the heart via one of two main blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart The valves close to prevent back flow Heart Valve Functions On the right side of the heart blood flows through the tricuspid valve which lies between the right atrium and the right ventricle On the left side

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the lining of the heart and valves endocarditis Cocaine meanwhile has been associated with a wide range of cardiovascular problems including heart attack and abnormal heart rhythms People who have a drug problem or who know someone with a drug problem are urged to seek help immediately The first step is to talk with a primary care physician a trusted friend a

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Heart Valve Diseases and Heart Valve Surgery Heart valves have key roles in regulating blood flow through the heart opening and closing in sequence with each heartbeat These valves act like one way doors allowing blood to flow either

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back flow leakage In order to accomplish this the cardiovascular surgeon attaches a ring like device to the outside of the valve Surgical Replacement of Heart Valves Valve replacement entails surgical removal of a defective valve and suturing sewing in its place a prosthetic valve The new valve is made of either synthetic materials mechanical valve or

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Heart Valve Diseases What are heart valves The heart consists of four chambers two atria upper chambers and two ventricles lower chambers There is a valve through which blood passes before leaving

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long standing rheumatic heart disease

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flow The dynamic circulation of the newborn as well as the size of the defect will determine the symptoms Recommended ages for surgery for the most common congenital heart defects are The most common types of congenital heart defects are ventricular septal defect A complete transposition of the great vessels B tetralogy of Fallot C coarctation of the aorta D

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material such as cholesterol accumulates on an artery wall forming plaque that obstructs blood flow When the obstruction occurs in one of the main arteries leading to the heart the heart The build up of white plaque in the coronary arteries of this individual allows very little blood to flow through them The condition can lead to angina or a heart attack Reproduced by

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What are heart valves The heart consists of four chambers two atria upper chambers and two ventricles lower chambers There is a valve through which blood passes before leaving each

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aortic valve located between the left ventricle and the aorta How do the heart valves function As the heart muscle contracts and relaxes the valves open and shut letting blood flow into the ventricles and atria at alternate times The following is a

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