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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.

Answered 10/18/2016

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Let me explain: It is an inflemation of the heart valve. The pathophysiology of aortic stenosis is incompletely understood and the relative contributions of valvular calcification and inflammation to disease progression are unknown.

Answered 2/16/2013

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Unclear question: If you mean an valve inflammation from an infection, that condition is called endocarditis and typically requires antibiotic therapy and concern for damage to the heart valves. If you mean vascular inflammation, the term is vasculitis and has a whole set of specific conditions with various causes and treatments, not able to be covered well in 400 characters or less :).

Answered 11/30/2013

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