Question 1

aortic heart valve disease or regurgitation what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

Aortic valve disease: The two major aortic valve abnormalities are stenosis and insufficiency(regurgitation). Stenosis is like a door that doesn't open sufficiently and insufficiency is like a door that doesn't close sufficiently. When there is too much stenosis blood flow out of the heart is impeded. Too much insufficiency and the heart has to pump lots of extra blood to compensate. They can coexist.

Question 2

what can i expect during and after aortic heart valve replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Long term, better...: Like any major surgery, the hospital and few weeks afterwards may be uncomfortable (but manageable) due to incisional discomfort.  Assuming no complications and preserved cardiac function & otherwise reasonable health, after 4-6 weeks, symptomatic improvement should ensue.  Medication changes such as anticoagulants will likely be required.  Transcatheter valve replacement may have less discomfort.

Question 3

after surgery for a replacement aortic heart valve what would you recommend as healthy exercise?

Accepted Answer

Exercise : A lot depends on the status of the left ventricle and what level of exercise would be appropriate . Would consult with your cardiologist

Question 4

what to do if i have 4 leaky heart valves. aortic, pulmonary, and mitral are all mild. my tricuspid is moderate. i have horrible chest pains, palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Difficult situation: Your problem needs to be evaluated by a team of very experienced cardiologists and cardiac surgeons.  Your symptoms are concerning and require careful evaluation and treatment.  Medication are most certainly indicated. Careful follow up is indicated.

Question 5

i have to have two heart valves replaced.mitral and aortic are these the worst ones? also together at the same time plz

Accepted Answer

RHD?: I assume you have rheumatic heart disease? At your age, if your general health is good, kidney function normal, no lung disease, your surgery should be very low risk and very successful. Be sure your teeth are in good condition before surgery or get them repaired beforehand as dental infection poses a grave risk to your new artificial valves. Best wishes to you!

Question 6

men, 85 years old.narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart.valve area 0.8cm242mmhghe is normal, no pain , no nothing.how long does he can live?

Accepted Answer

Depend on symptoms: This is a severe aortic stenosis as per valve area and the gradient across the aortic valve. You need a cardiovascular surgeon evaluation. Most common symptoms chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, syncopes. Your age is not a contraindication for surgery. A less invasive procedure is a trans catheter aortic valve replacement (tavr). If you are symptomatic the risk of death increase.

Question 7

what happens if scar forms on the heart after aortic valve replacement surgery, is there any remedy for this?

Accepted Answer

No need: Scarring occurs as a healing process. There is no need to do anything unless the scar constricts your heart called constrictive pericarditis. Symptoms are shortness of breath, leg swelling, tiredness etc.

Question 8

hi there.  i have extensive heart history (aortic valve replacement, aortic graft, pacemaker, and copd.  recently i have been quite short of breath and i feel my heart is working hard.  what should i

Accepted Answer

If your symptoms: have worsened significantly - please don't try to self- diagnose. At minimum you need to see your doctor or cardiologist/ pulmonologist. It you have acute distress you should be urgently evaluated.

Question 9

where are the heart valves?

Accepted Answer

4 locations: The first valve blood crosses  is the tricuspid valve between the right atrium and right ventricle. Blood then flows across the pulmonic valve between the right ventricle and the lungs on its way to the lungs where it picks up oxygen and discards waste. It returns to the left atrium and crosses the mitral valve between the left atrium and left ventricle. It then exits across the aortic valve.

Question 10

which heart valves usually need replacing?

Accepted Answer

Mitral and aortic: The valves in the left side of the heart.

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What to do if i have 4 leaky heart valves. aortic, pulmonary, and mitral are all mild. my tricuspid is moderate. i have horrible chest pains, palpitations?

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I have to have two heart valves replaced.mitral and aortic are these the worst ones? also together at the same time plz

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Men, 85 years old.narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart.valve area 0.8cm242mmhghe is normal, no pain , no nothing.how long does he can live?

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What happens if scar forms on the heart after aortic valve replacement surgery, is there any remedy for this?

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Hi there. i have extensive heart history (aortic valve replacement, aortic graft, pacemaker, and copd. recently i have been quite short of breath and i feel my heart is working hard. what should i

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Which heart valves usually need replacing?

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