Question 1

what is valvular incompetency? how is it treated?

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Valve leak: This is also called valvular insufficiency.  The valves are there to ensure that blood passes in one direction through the heart.  If the valve is incompetent, when it closes, it still allows blood to flow back through it, and your heart must pump this blood again.  If mild, no treatment is usually needed.  The valves are evaluated periocically with an echo.  If severe, repair or replacement.

Question 2

over 4 years results from echocardiagrams the mean trans- valvular gradient have gone from 4mmhg  to the present 8mmhg  what does this mean?

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Increased pressure: As long as we presume that the measurements are taken accurately, an increase in the mean gradient indicates that the left atrium has to contract with higher degree of workload (pressure) to get the blood into the left ventricle. The reason is a progressive narrowing of the orifice of the valve. Thus, increase in mean (average) pressure difference is concern for mitral stenosis progression.

Question 3

what is valvular inflammation?

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An inflamed valve: Without any context whatsoever, I do not know what "valve" to which you are referring might be inflammed. Inflammation is an immune response f the body with infiltration of immune cells (eg wbcs) and mediators moderation the activities of these cells, damaged tissue and local blood vessels. It is a complex response in attempt to contain areas of infection or damage in the body (commonly - "swellin.

Question 4

i need to know what is valvular heart desease?

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Broad question: Valvular heart disease refers to problems with one of the four valves in the heart. It can lead to either narrowing or leaking, and depending on the valve involved and the severity of the disease, it can be managed with medicines or require surgery to correct.

Question 5

causes of non valvular atrial fibrillation?

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Many: High blood pressure is a risk factor. Consider high thyroid levels, premature heart beats, or high amounts of Epinephrine (rare). There are other rare causes. 
Most times we don't find a specific cause- age increases risk for af- the most common heart rhythm disorder.

Question 6

how does a valvular stenosis affect the right and left sides of the heart?

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Stenosis: It depends on which valve is stenotic. Mitral stenosis increases pressure in the lungs and right heart. Aortic stenosis is a pressure overload of the left ventricle. Pulmonary and tricuspid stenoses are rarer.

Question 7

what is the new cardiac valvular form of eds?

Accepted Answer

Rare Autosomal Reces: A recessively inherited form of eds characterized by the changes of classic eds results from failure to synthesize pro 2 chains of type i procollagen. In addition to the usual skin and joint involvement, individuals with this form of eds appear to be at increased risk for cardiac valvular dysfunction.

Question 8

what are the tests for valvular pulmonic stenosis?

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EKG& Echocadiogram: •	electrocardiogram (ekg): an ekg is used to evaluate the electrical activity of your child’s heart. Echocardiogram: an echocardiogram evaluates the structure and function of your child’s heart using electronically recorded sound waves that produce a moving picture of the heart and heart valves. If your baby has pulmonary valve stenosis, the ultrasound will reveal the malformed pulmonary valve.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of valvular pulmonic stenosis?

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Depends: Unless it is moderate to severe, no symptoms are expected. Moderate to severe would result in exercise intolerance, shortness of breath or chest discomfort with exercise.

Question 10

what is valvular aortic stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Narrowed heart valve: The aortic valve is between the left ventricle and the aorta. It ensures that blood flows from the heart to the body and not backwards. When the valve is malformed, it does not open fully and the ventricle must work harder to push blood to the body. The medical term for this condition is stenosis.

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