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Condition Basics What is aortic valve regurgitation? Aortic valve regurgitation is a problem with the aortic valve . When you have aortic valve regurgitation , this valve doesn't close as it should. …
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Overview The major decision in treating aortic valve regurgitation is whether to have aortic valve replacement surgery and, if so, when to do it. Your doctor will check the severity of your …
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… Surgery Overview Aortic valve replacement gives you a new … 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, … 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… If you have symptoms. If you have other health problems. How severe the regurgitation … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai …
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… chamber. Your heart has to work harder to pump this extra blood. Primary mitral … if you have symptoms, how well your heart is pumping blood, and your feelings about having … chamber. Your heart has to work harder to pump this extra blood. Primary mitral …
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… it? Aortic valve stenosis can be caused by calcium buildup on the valve. It can also be … it? Aortic valve stenosis can be caused by calcium buildup on the valve. It can also be …
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… having the valve replaced. footnote 3 How Well It Works Balloon valvuloplasty is … and young adults. But it doesn't work as well for older adults. In most older adults, … related to the catheter include: Pain, swelling, and tenderness at the catheter …
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… Treatment Overview Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a procedure to implant a replacement aortic valve in the heart. It is also called …
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Condition Basics What are the types of heart valve disease? Heart valve disease can affect any of the four valves. A valve may not be able to open well enough (stenosis) or close well enough …
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… They are most common in the belly area. This type is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm . … common symptoms include belly, chest, or back pain that may spread to the groin, buttocks, … complication. As an aneurysm expands, the tension on the blood vessel wall increases. …
