Question 1

what is the definition or description of: valvular heart diseases?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal heart valve: Any structural abnormality causing dysfunction of one or more of the valves in the heart.  This may produce an obstruction to blood flow, a leakage of blood back across the valve or a combination of both.  These issues can often be managed medically for a time but may eventually require repair or replacement of the diseased valve.

Question 2

doctor confirmed i have valvular heart diseases and need to follow up. will this needed throughout my life?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Whether you need follow-up depends on which valve is involved, whether the valve leaks or is narrow,  how severe the disease is, and your age.

Question 3

which heart diseases leads to valvular heart disease?

Accepted Answer

See below.: In the past rheumatic fever was an important cause of valvular heart disease. Today ageing is a common cause of valvular disease such as aortic stenosis. Drug abuse can result in valve damage due to bloodstream infection called endocarditis. Untreated high blood pressure can cause enlargement of the heart and leakage of the valves.

Question 4

is valvular heart disease dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: There are four valves in the heart and a variety of disorders may affect each.  Many are benign, but some are progressive and fatal.  Specifics will dictate outcome.

Question 5

what are the disadvantages of having valvular heart disease?

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Cardiac dysfunction: Symptoms of shortness of breath, palpitation, syncope, swelling of legs, chest pain may occur depending upon the degree of the disease.

Question 6

what are the activities allowed with valvular heart disease.?

Accepted Answer

Complicated: This depends on the valve involved, the cause of the diseased valve and the degree to which it affects function.  Damaged valves also creates the risk of secondary valve infection (infective endocarditis), which can be life-threatening, need long courses of antibiotics or require valve replacement.  Restrictions depend on disease severity.  This should be discussed with cardiologist.

Question 7

i am a student of 2nd year in medical . my question is that, that how rheumatic heart disaese causes valvular heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Reference: "pathogenesis of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: evasive after half a century of clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory investigation"

http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc1768618/.

Question 8

what are the dangers and restrictions of having valvular heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Complicated: This depends on the valve involved, the cause of the diseased valve and the degree to which it affects function.  Damaged valves also creates the risk of secondary valve infection (infective endocarditis), which can be life-threatening, need long courses of antibiotics or require valve replacement.  Restrictions depend on disease severity.

Question 9

doctor said i have a valvular heart disease so is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on which valve and on what type of problem.  Ask you doctor to clearly explain what type of valvular heart disease, what treatment may be needed and ask if you should see a cardiologist.  If you don't get answers, see another doctor.

Question 10

is it common for a teenager to have coronary heart or valvular heart disease?

Accepted Answer

No: Exceedingly rare for cad.  Valvular issues are also uncommon & if suspected you should undergo an echocardiogram.

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