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How is aortic valve insufficiency treated?
Aortic insufficiency is usually corrected by having the defective valve surgically replaced. However, such an operation is done in severe cases. Before the condition worsens, certain drugs can be used to help manage this condition.
How is pulmonary valve insufficiency treated?
On its own, pulmonary valve insufficiency is seldom severe enough to require treatment.
What is the opposite of osteosclerosis?
Osteomalacia is the opposite of osteosclerosis.
How is velopharyngeal insufficiency treated?
Velopharyngeal insufficiency is treated with a combination of surgery and speech therapy.
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 ICD9 code for severe aortic stenosis?
424.1
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.
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 are the symptoms of aortic dissection?
An aortic dissection usually causes severe pain in the abdomen, back, or chest, depending on the section of the aorta that is affected.
How is venous insufficiency treated?
Periodic elevation of legs and bed rest can help with leg swelling
Who should not have ESWL?
ESWL should not be considered for patients with severe skeletal deformities, patients weighing over 300 lbs, patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms, or patients with uncontrollable bleeding disorders. Patients who are pregnant should not be treated.
Significance of an aortic aneurysm versus a digital artery aneurysm?
An aortic aneurysm represents an underlying weakness in the wall of the aorta. If it ruptures it causes severe pain; massive internal hemmorage and, without prompt treatment, results in a quick death. A digital artery aneurysm is very rare. This is an aneurysm of one of your fingers. It can be treated with surgery and is not fatal.
