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The mitral and aortic valves may also be affected by deposits of calcium in the heart that occurs with aging. This can lead to thickening and leakage of heart valves. Heart attacks also can damage the mitral valve structures.
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Can valvular heart disease be cured?
The prognosis for patients with valvular heart disease varies depending on the underlying cause, age and health of the patient, and the degree of valvular damage or involvement.
How do you take care patients in valvular heart disease?
what is valvular heart disease? how is take care it?
What is the nursing care plan for patient with valvular heart disease?
good morning! may i ask you about the valvular heart disease ? could you tell me about the the take care patient of valvular heart disease?
What kinds of valvular heart disease are there?
Patients with valvular heart disease have a malfunction of one or more of these valves. There are several types of valvular heart diseases with distinct symptoms and treatments. These are:
How do you know you have Heart diseases?
High blood pressure, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, stroke, or rheumatic fever/rheumatic Heart disease can cause heart disease.
What is the cause of ventricular tachycardia?
Most ventricular tachycardias are associated with serious heart disease such as coronary artery blockage, cardiomyopathy, or valvular heart disease.
Is a noninvasive diagnostic method that uses ultrasonographic images to detect the presence of heart disease or valvular disease?
Yes. Color Doppler Ultrasonography gives accurate description of presence of heart disease or valvular heart disease.
How is valvular heart disease diagnosed?
Specific types of valvular heart disease are diagnosed using electrocardiography (EKG), echocardiography, certain x-ray studies, and/or cardiac catheterization.
What is the number one cause of heart problems?
Angina. Myocardial infarction. Cardiac failure. Valvular heart disease. Congenital heart disease. Cardiomyopathies.
Can connective tissue disorders cause valvular heart disease?
certain connective tissue disorders can adversely affect the heart valves, for example, Marfan's syndrome and myxomatous degeneration.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal heart sound produced by turbulent blood flow in the heart?
If you're asking "Are abnormal heart sounds caused by valvular disease?," the answer is "sometimes." If you're asking "What are the abnormal heart sounds caused by valvular disease?," the answer is "it varies with the type and degree of disease." One of the most common abnormal heart sounds caused by valvular disease is a whooshing or swishing sound instead of the sharp thumping beat of a valve that's functioning properly.
What is the difference between cardiomyopathy and heart disease?
Heart Disease implies any disease of the heart, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease, etc. Heart failure is a condition where the heart muscle has weakened and the heart is not pumping properly.
