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Commonly associated with rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease caused by inadequate treatment of a streptococcal infection. An autoimmune reaction occurs, leading to inflammation and damage to heart valves.
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Abnormal narrowing of the opening of the mitral valve is known as mitral?
Mitral stenosis
What is mitral commissurotomy?
Mitral commissurotomy is used to repair mitral stenosis associated with rheumatic disease.
High levels of a fatty substance in the blood?
Not necessarily good, fatty substance in the blood can lead blood clots. Clots around the heart can lead to a heart attack. If you have high levels that means you have a high cholesterol. In which case you should visit the doctor. They can prescribe medications to help lower these levels. You can also help by eating less fatty foods and exercising regularly.
What is the medical term meaning narrowing of the mitral valve?
Mitral stenosis is the medical term meaning narrowing of the mitral valve.
What is mitral insufficiency?
Mitral insufficiency is a disorder of the heart in which the mitral valve does not close properly. It is also called mitral regurgitation and more info can be found here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitral_regurgitationMitral
What is the medical term meaning backflow of blood through the mitral valve?
Mitral regurgitation is backflow of blood through the mitral valve.
What is mitral facies in mitral stenosis?
big eyes, malar flashes
How do heart attacks affect the mitral valve?
Heart attacks that damage the structures that support the mitral valve are a common cause of mitral valve insufficiency. Myxomatous degeneration can cause a "floppy" mitral valve that leaks.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the heart lining and valves?
Endocarditis (endo = within + card = heart + itis - inflammation) is a reaction to trauma of the inner membrane of the heart and the heart valves. This trauma is usually due to a viral or bacterial infection or the result of toxins produced by viral or bacterial action in another part of the body. If only a heart valve is inflammed then the word would be "Valvulitis" preceded by the valve name (tricuspid valvulitis).
What valve sound heard at base of the heart?
The mitral, or bicuspid valve
The mitral valve is closed when?
The mitral valve is closed when the left ventricle is contracting.
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.
