Question 1

does marijuana cause mitral valve prolapse?

Accepted Answer

No: No . Theres no proven connection.

Question 2

what are the risks of smoking medical marijuana with mild mitral valve prolapse ?

Accepted Answer

Smoking and marijuan: there is no association between smoking marijuana and mitral valve disease..having said that the evidence does exist for all types of inhaled carcinogens and coronary artery diseae

Question 3

had heart surgery,  mitral valve repair 3 months ago,  if exposed to second hand smoke,  tabacco or marijuana,  in a open space,  is this bad for me?

Accepted Answer

Not likely harmful: Depends on how much smoke, for how long.  Tobacco sidestream or second-hand smoke is more dangerous than marijuana.  Ideally, i would avoid being exposed to any second hand smoke if possible, but limited occasional exposures, particularly in an open area, are very unlikely to do any harm.  However, if you find yourself coughing or experiencing throat irritation, go somewhere else.

Question 4

is it bad for my heart valve if i inhale 2nd hand smoke from cigarettes  marijuana if i had heart surgery for leaking mitral valve repair to fix leak?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Exposure to secondhand smoking should not affect the outcomes of your surgery. In general, would be best if you avoid exposure to secondhand smoking. Try to encourage smokers around you to quit.

Question 5

i had heart surgery for mitral valve repair.. 3 months ago. any harm to me if i inhale 2nd hand some from marijuana or cigarettes? no coronary disease

Accepted Answer

Ask surgeon: Speak to your cardiologist. There are many potential effects of smoking on circulation and thc and tobacco should often be avoided.

Question 6

what is a mitral valve?

Accepted Answer

One of 4 heart valve: The mitral valve is one of the 4 heart valves found in the heart.  These valves keep blood moving one direction rather than back and forth as the heart contracts.  The mitral valve is so named as it looks like the pope's hat (a mitre). The mitral valve separates the left atrium and the left ventricle.

Question 7

what's the mitral valve's purpose?

Accepted Answer

Backflow: The mv prevents blood from backing up into the lungs during left ventricular contraction.

Question 8

what is the function of mitral valve?

Accepted Answer

Prevents backflow: It prevents blood from going backwards from the left ventricle to the left atrium with each beat of the heart.

Question 9

how can the mitral valve be replaced?

Accepted Answer

Many options: Depending on pts age as well as the characteristics of the valve, there are many options. Mitral valve repair -using the pts own valve and perhapse a ring. Mv replacement-the whole valve is replaced by either a mechnical valve pig valve or a bioprosthetic. Another new technology involves catheter based options such as a clip. All types have pros and cons including possible Coumadin (warfarin) therapy.

Question 10

what is the normal are of the mitral valve?

Accepted Answer

Left ventricle: It passes thru the valve to get into the left ventricle.

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