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What are the key differences between aortic valve sclerosis and stenosis, and how do they impact the functioning of the heart?
Aortic valve sclerosis is the thickening and hardening of the aortic valve, while aortic valve stenosis is the narrowing of the valve opening. Sclerosis may not significantly affect heart function, but stenosis can restrict blood flow from the heart, leading to symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, and heart failure.
What is Pulmonary valve stenosis also called?
I guess you refer to the pulmonary valve stenosis which usually is due to the valve calcification when less blood supply will go from right ventricle of heart to the pulmonary circulation. The right ventricle will be hypertrophied because it's working harder then before.
How is mitral valve stenosis diagnosed?
Mitral valve stenosis is diagnosed by history, physical examination , listening to the sounds of the heart (cardiac auscultation), chest x ray , and ECG.
What is Tricuspid valve stenosis?
usually doesn't require treatment. However, if there is damage to other valves in the heart as well, then surgical repair or replacement must be considered.
Abnormal narrowing of the heart valve?
Abnormal narrowing of a heart valve is known as stenosis. This condition restricts blood flow through the valve, causing the heart to work harder to pump blood, which can lead to symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Stenosis can affect any of the heart's valves, with aortic and mitral stenosis being the most common. Treatment options may include medication, lifestyle changes, or surgical interventions such as valve repair or replacement.
What are some of the common symptoms of aortic valve stenosis?
Aortic valve stenosis is a condition characterized by the narrowing of the aortic valve, which obstructs blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. Common symptoms include chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, and fainting. As the condition progresses, individuals may also experience heart palpitations, heart murmurs, and eventually heart failure. Early detection and treatment are crucial in managing aortic valve stenosis to prevent complications.
What is aortic valve stenosis?
A stenosed valve is a valve that has been narrowed for some reason; either by injury, scar tissue or congenital anomaly. Depending on the level of stenosis, cardiac output can be fixed (unable to be changed) and reduced.
How is Pulmonary valve stenosis prevented?
Pulmonary valve stenosis cannot be prevented
Why do people with tricuspid valve stenosis need antibiotics?
Since a person with known tricuspid valve stenosis is at risk for infections of the heart, antibiotics should be taken before and after oral or dental surgery, or urologic procedures.
Who gets mitral valve stenosis?
Twice as many women as men are affected by mitral valve stenosis. About 60% of patients with mitral valve stenosis have had rheumatic fever.
Which valve disorder can result in left heart failure?
aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation and mitral regurgitation
What precautions must be taken by people with aortic valve stenosis?
Anyone with aortic stenosis needs to take antibiotics (amoxicillin, erythromycin, or clindamycin) before dental and some other surgical procedures, to prevent a heart valve infection.
