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Valvular heart disease is when any valve in the heart has damage or is diseased. There are several causes of valve disease.

  • The normal heart has four chambers (right and left atria, and right and left ventricles) and four valves (Figure 1).
  • The mitral valve, also called the bicuspid valve, allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
  • The tricuspid valve allows blood to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle.
  • The aortic valve allows blood to flow from the left ventricle to the aorta.
  • The pulmonary valve allows blood to flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery.
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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Valvular heart disease is a condition where one or more of the valves in the heart do not function properly. The symptoms of valvular heart disease can vary depending on the severity of the condition and the valve affected. Some common symptoms include: - Shortness of breath at rest or during physicRead more

    Valvular heart disease is a condition where one or more of the valves in the heart do not function properly. The symptoms of valvular heart disease can vary depending on the severity of the condition and the valve affected. Some common symptoms include:

    – Shortness of breath at rest or during physical activity.
    – Chest pain or discomfort.
    – Fatigue or weakness.
    – Dizziness or fainting.
    – Swelling in the ankles, feet, or abdomen.
    – Heart palpitations or rapid heartbeat.

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    A diagnosis of valvular heart disease usually begins with the symptoms you report to your healthcare team and the results of a physical exam. During the exam, your doctor will listen to your heart with a stethoscope. An unusual sound called a heart murmur can be heard through the stethoscope. You miRead more

    A diagnosis of valvular heart disease usually begins with the symptoms you report to your healthcare team and the results of a physical exam. During the exam, your doctor will listen to your heart with a stethoscope. An unusual sound called a heart murmur can be heard through the stethoscope.

    You might have several tests to diagnose your condition. Tests might include an echocardiogram, which uses sound waves to create video images of your heart in motion. This test assesses the structure of your heart, the heart valves, and the blood flow through your heart. An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) can be used to measure electrical impulses from your heart and can detect enlarged chambers of your heart, heart disease, and abnormal heart rhythms. A chest X-ray can help your doctor determine whether the heart is enlarged, which can indicate certain types of heart valve disease.

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    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    There are several causes of valvular heart disease, including congenital conditions (being born with it), infections, degenerative conditions (wearing out with age), and conditions linked to other types of heart disease. One common cause is rheumatic disease, which can occur after an infection fromRead more

    There are several causes of valvular heart disease, including congenital conditions (being born with it), infections, degenerative conditions (wearing out with age), and conditions linked to other types of heart disease. One common cause is rheumatic disease, which can occur after an infection from the bacteria that causes strep throat is not treated with antibiotics. This can cause scarring of the heart valves.

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    It is characterised by danage to or a defect in one of the four valves- The mitral, aortic, tricuspid or pulmonary.

    It is characterised by danage to or a defect in one of the four valves- The mitral, aortic, tricuspid or pulmonary.

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