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Definition for a heart valve replacement?
Heart valve replacement is a surgical procedure during which surgeons remove a damaged valve from the heart and substitute a healthy one.
If you have a leaky heart valve should you avoid going on roller coasters?
Yes.
How do you repair leaky valve guides?
This is a machine shop procedure which the head has to come off to accomplish.
What is mitral valve replacement?
Cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgeons perform mitral valve repair. Surgeons are trained during their residency to perform these procedures, although a certain level of skill is required for perfection of the technique.
What is a leaky valve that allows backflow of blood?
An incompetent valve allows backflow of blood.
What are the possible complications of heart valve repair?
As with any invasive surgical procedure, hemorrhage, infarction, stroke, heart attack, and infection are all possible complications of heart valve repair.
What does a heart doctor do?
Cardiac surgeons treat valvular heart diseases such as valve stenosis or vessel insufficiency, ischemic heart disease, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis and congenital defects. In treating these diseases, cardiac surgeons repair or replace heart valves, widen clogged arteries, repair aortic aneurysms, implant defibrillators and pacemakers, and perform double, triple, quadruple, and the rare quintuple heart bypasses. Cardiac surgeons are also responsible for their patients' post-operative care while in the hospital.
What is the term for surgical repair of a heart valve?
Valvectomosis
How serious is leaky valve?
depends on the valve
What is a leaky heart valve?
A leaky valve is a condition in which the blood flow is altered by a valve that allows blood to flow backwards, otherwise known as "regurgitation".Regurgitation can negatively impact the flow of blood across each of your four heart valves - aortic valve, pulmonary valve, mitral valve and tricuspid valve.Ultimately, leaky heart valves force the heart to "work harder" as it re-pumps blood through a valve. Over time, this can lead to several leaking heart valve symptoms and an enlarged heart.Some of the most common symptoms of leaky heart valves are:Shortness of breath, especially with exertion or when you lie downFatigue, especially during times of increased activityCough, especially at night or when lying downHeart palpitations - sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeatSwollen feet or anklesHeart murmurExcessive urinationChest pain (angina) or tightnessFeeling faint or fainting with exertionDizzinessLeaking heart valve symptoms do not always appear, or manifest, simultaneously for a patient. Many patients can be asymptomatic even though they suffer from mild, moderate, or even severe, heart valve disease.If you are experiencing symptoms, it's important to know that there are a number of different heart valve diseases and valve defects that could trigger leaky heart valve symptoms.It is recommended that those who believe they are experiencing any of the leaking heart valve symptoms identified above visit their doctor or cardiologist. Some heart valve diseases can be easily identified by listening to your heart valve sounds with a stethoscope. This is usually the first step in diagnosing a heart valve disease or leak in the valve.
How do I fix a leaky faucet valve caused by a not tight enough screw?
I need to perform a faucet repair. How do I stop a leak that is caused by the screw not being tight enough on the valve?
What procedure requires an incision to be in the actual heart?
Valve Repair
