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How can severe aortic insufficiency be treated?
Severe aortic insufficiency can be treated with medical therapy. Pharmaceuticals to decrease blood pressure, with diuretics and vasodilators, are helpful in patients with aortic insufficiency.
How is pulmonary valve insufficiency treated?
On its own, pulmonary valve insufficiency is seldom severe enough to require treatment.
What is Tricuspid valve insufficiency?
Mitral valve insufficiency is a term used when the valve between the upper left chamber of the heart (atrium) and the lower left chamber (ventricle) does not close well enough to prevent back flow of blood when the ventricle contracts.
What conditions can be revealed by cardiac catheterization?
enlargement of the left ventricle; ventricular aneurysms (abnormal dilation of a blood vessel); narrowing of the aortic valve; insufficiency of the aortic or mitral valve; and septal defects
What is the opposite of osteosclerosis?
Osteomalacia is the opposite of osteosclerosis.
When is aortic valve replacement necessary?
Well, friend, aortic valve replacement is necessary when the valve is not working properly, causing symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting. It's like giving your heart a fresh start, allowing it to pump blood more effectively and keeping you feeling happy and healthy. Trust your doctors to guide you on this journey, and remember, there are always new horizons to explore.
What is the valve between the left ventricle and the aorta of the heart called?
Aortic insufficiency (AI), also known as aortic regurgitation (AR) is what is called when blood flows in the reverse direction during ventricular diastole, from the aorta into the left ventricle.
How is velopharyngeal insufficiency treated?
Velopharyngeal insufficiency is treated with a combination of surgery and speech therapy.
What are the normal results of mitral valve replacement?
Patients treated by mitral valve repair for mitral insufficiency can expect improved myocardial function and relief of symptoms.
What heart valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta?
the aortic valveThe Aortic valveThe aortic semilunar valve lies between the left ventricle and the aorta.
What valve is at the entrance to the aorta?
The heart pumps blood from the left ventricle through the aortic semilunar valve into the Aorta.
How can mitral valve insufficiency be prevented?
The only possible way to prevent mitral valve insufficiency is to prevent rheumatic fever. This can be done by evaluating sore throats for the presence of the bacteria that causes strep throat. Strep throat is easily treated with antibiotics.
