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If the aortic valve problem is causing symptoms replacing it can almost immediately improve heart function and the ability to exert yourself. It can also reduce the need for medications, especially diuretics.
However, there is a 3-5% operative mortality rate and a complication rate of 2-3% per year which sometimes requires re-operation. There is a 1% Death Rate per year after the surgery that is directly attributable to the implant.
Without the surgery the mortality rate of even severe aortic stenosis is less than 1% if no symptoms are present. However, the mortality rate goes up to 25% per year in patients with symptoms. For this reason, the surgery is felt to be clearly beneficial in symptomatic patients but controversial in asymptomatic patients (even with "severe" stenosis by echocardiographic criteria).
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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.
What comes after the aortic semilunar valve?
The blood flows through the aorta after exiting the left ventricle through the aortic valve.
Why replace the aortic valve with pig valve?
because the aortic valve is not functioning properly, i.e. prolapse
What valve controls the flow of blood from the ventricles to the bodys main artery?
lol i had the same worksheet. the answer is the aortic valve. i just put down aortic
When is aortic valve replacement necessary?
Aortic valve replacement is necessary when the aortic valve has become diseased. The aortic valve can suffer from insufficiency (inability to perform adequately) or stenosis.
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.
What comes after the aortic semilunar valve?
The blood flows through the aorta after exiting the left ventricle through the aortic valve.
Why replace the aortic valve with pig valve?
because the aortic valve is not functioning properly, i.e. prolapse
Where can I find information on aortic valve replacements?
You may find information on aortic valve replacements at www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jLfPlQBYuw, www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=aortic-valve-replacement, www.nhs.uk/conditions/Aortic valve replacement/
What are the health conditions for aortic valve replacement?
If she is concerned about this she should speak to a physician. Aortic valve replacement may be necessary if her aortic valve has narrowed or is leaking.
Where is the aortic valve?
The aortic semilunar valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta.
What happens when the aortic valve is 5.7cm?
Aortic stenosis
Aortic valve function?
The Aortic Valve controls the flow of blood from the left ventricle to the aorta.
What valve controls the flow of blood from the ventricles to the bodys main artery?
lol i had the same worksheet. the answer is the aortic valve. i just put down aortic
If a heart is functioning at 35 percent and requires a triple bypass and a aortic valve replacement what are the chances for a successful surgery?
10-25%
