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17 lis 2021 · This guideline covers investigation and management of heart valve disease presenting in adults. It aims to improve quality of life and survival for people with heart valve disease through timely diagnosis and appropriate intervention.
Mitral valve regurgitation is the most common type of heart valve disease. In this condition, the valve between the left heart chambers doesn't close fully. Blood leaks backward across the valve. If the leakage is severe, not enough blood moves through the heart or to the rest of the body.
22 lis 2023 · Some people are born with heart valve disease. This is called congenital heart valve disease. But adults can get heart valve disease too. Causes of heart valve disease in adults may include infections, age-related changes and other heart conditions.
17 gru 2020 · Disease stages in patients with valvular heart disease should be classified (Stages A, B, C, and D) on the basis of symptoms, valve anatomy, the severity of valve dysfunction, and the response of the ventricle and pulmonary circulation.
AORTIC STENOSIS. Etiology and Pathophysiology. Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most prevalent form of cardiovascular disease in the Western world after hypertension and coronary artery disease. It is usually caused by either degenerative calcification of a trileaflet valve or progressive stenosis of a congenital bicuspid valve.
9 gru 2021 · Overview. This Guidelines summary covers the investigation and management of heart valve disease in adults, including referral, pharmacological management, monitoring, and advice. This summary only contains key recommendations for primary care. For the complete set of recommendations, refer to the full guideline.
11 sie 2023 · A leaky heart valve is a common condition in which one of the “doors” in your heart doesn’t fully seal. As a result, some blood leaks backward with each heartbeat. In some people, the condition is mild and doesn’t need treatment.
