Valvular heart disease - Revision history

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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Valvular heart disease
			\| image = [[File:Phonocardiograms_from_normal_and_abnormal_heart_sounds.svg\|250px]]
			\| caption = Phonocardiograms from normal and abnormal heart sounds
			\| field = [[Cardiology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Shortness of breath]], [[fatigue]], [[chest pain]], [[palpitations]], [[swelling]] of the [[ankles]] or [[feet]]
			\| complications = [[Heart failure]], [[stroke]], [[blood clots]], [[arrhythmias]]
			\| onset = Varies depending on the type and severity
			\| duration = Chronic
			\| causes = [[Rheumatic fever]], [[congenital heart defects]], [[degenerative changes]], [[endocarditis]]
			\| risks = [[Age]], [[rheumatic fever]], [[infective endocarditis]], [[heart attack]], [[hypertension]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Echocardiogram]], [[chest X-ray]], [[electrocardiogram]], [[cardiac catheterization]]
			\| differential = [[Coronary artery disease]], [[heart failure]], [[pericarditis]]
			\| treatment = [[Medication]], [[surgery]] (e.g., [[valve repair]] or [[valve replacement]])
			\| medication = [[Diuretics]], [[beta blockers]], [[ACE inhibitors]], [[anticoagulants]]
			\| prognosis = Varies; depends on the type and severity of the condition
			\| frequency = Common, especially in older adults
			}}
	Valvular heart disease refers to any condition affecting the heart valves, which control the flow of blood within the heart. This disease can be caused by valve stenosis (narrowing) or regurgitation (leakage).		Valvular heart disease refers to any condition affecting the heart valves, which control the flow of blood within the heart. This disease can be caused by valve stenosis (narrowing) or regurgitation (leakage).

	== Types of Valvular Heart Disease ==		== Types of Valvular Heart Disease ==
	=== Stenosis ===		=== Stenosis ===
	* '''Aortic Stenosis''': Narrowing of the aortic valve, affecting blood flow from the heart to the aorta.		* '''Aortic Stenosis''': Narrowing of the aortic valve, affecting blood flow from the heart to the aorta.
	* '''Mitral Stenosis''': Narrowing of the mitral valve, affecting blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle.		* '''Mitral Stenosis''': Narrowing of the mitral valve, affecting blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle.

	=== Regurgitation ===		=== Regurgitation ===
	* '''Aortic Regurgitation''': Leakage of the aortic valve, causing blood to flow backward into the heart.		* '''Aortic Regurgitation''': Leakage of the aortic valve, causing blood to flow backward into the heart.
	* '''Mitral Regurgitation''': Leakage of the mitral valve, causing blood to flow backward into the left atrium.		* '''Mitral Regurgitation''': Leakage of the mitral valve, causing blood to flow backward into the left atrium.
			[[File:3D Medical Animation still shot Artificial Heart Valve.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Diagram of the human heart with valves labeled.]]
	[[File:3D Medical Animation still shot Artificial Heart Valve.jpg\|thumb\|Diagram of the human heart with valves labeled.]]

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	Causes of valvular heart disease include congenital heart defects, age-related changes, infections (like rheumatic fever), and conditions like endocarditis.		Causes of valvular heart disease include congenital heart defects, age-related changes, infections (like rheumatic fever), and conditions like endocarditis.

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	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==
	Common symptoms include breathlessness, chest pain, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, and swelling of the feet or ankles.		Common symptoms include breathlessness, chest pain, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, and swelling of the feet or ankles.

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==
	Diagnostic methods include physical examination, [[Echocardiography]], [[Electrocardiogram]] (ECG), and cardiac MRI.		Diagnostic methods include physical examination, [[Echocardiography]], [[Electrocardiogram]] (ECG), and cardiac MRI.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	Treatment depends on the severity and type of valvular disease. Options include medication, lifestyle changes, and surgical interventions such as valve repair or replacement.		Treatment depends on the severity and type of valvular disease. Options include medication, lifestyle changes, and surgical interventions such as valve repair or replacement.

	== Prevention and Management ==		== Prevention and Management ==
	Preventive measures include treating strep throat promptly to avoid rheumatic fever, managing risk factors like high blood pressure, and regular medical checkups.		Preventive measures include treating strep throat promptly to avoid rheumatic fever, managing risk factors like high blood pressure, and regular medical checkups.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	* [Link to a medical resource on valvular heart disease]		* [Link to a medical resource on valvular heart disease]
	* [Link to a heart association's page on valve disease treatment options]		* [Link to a heart association's page on valve disease treatment options]

	== References ==		== References ==
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	[[Category:Cardiology]]		[[Category:Cardiology]]
	[[Category:Heart diseases]]		[[Category:Heart diseases]]
	[[Category:Valvular heart disease]]		[[Category:Valvular heart disease]]
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Prab at 02:30, 2 March 2025

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	~~= Valvular Heart Disease =~~

	~~== Introduction ==~~
	Valvular heart disease refers to any condition affecting the heart valves, which control the flow of blood within the heart. This disease can be caused by valve stenosis (narrowing) or regurgitation (leakage).		Valvular heart disease refers to any condition affecting the heart valves, which control the flow of blood within the heart. This disease can be caused by valve stenosis (narrowing) or regurgitation (leakage).

Kondreddy Naveen at 17:13, 19 January 2024

2024-01-19T17:13:03Z

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= Valvular Heart Disease =

== Introduction ==
Valvular heart disease refers to any condition affecting the heart valves, which control the flow of blood within the heart. This disease can be caused by valve stenosis (narrowing) or regurgitation (leakage).

== Types of Valvular Heart Disease ==
=== Stenosis ===
* '''Aortic Stenosis''': Narrowing of the aortic valve, affecting blood flow from the heart to the aorta.
* '''Mitral Stenosis''': Narrowing of the mitral valve, affecting blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle.

=== Regurgitation ===
* '''Aortic Regurgitation''': Leakage of the aortic valve, causing blood to flow backward into the heart.
* '''Mitral Regurgitation''': Leakage of the mitral valve, causing blood to flow backward into the left atrium.

[[File:3D Medical Animation still shot Artificial Heart Valve.jpg|thumb|Diagram of the human heart with valves labeled.]]

== Causes ==
Causes of valvular heart disease include congenital heart defects, age-related changes, infections (like rheumatic fever), and conditions like endocarditis.

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== Symptoms ==
Common symptoms include breathlessness, chest pain, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, and swelling of the feet or ankles.

== Diagnosis ==
Diagnostic methods include physical examination, [[Echocardiography]], [[Electrocardiogram]] (ECG), and cardiac MRI.

== Treatment ==
Treatment depends on the severity and type of valvular disease. Options include medication, lifestyle changes, and surgical interventions such as valve repair or replacement.

== Prevention and Management ==
Preventive measures include treating strep throat promptly to avoid rheumatic fever, managing risk factors like high blood pressure, and regular medical checkups.

== External Links ==
* [Link to a medical resource on valvular heart disease]
* [Link to a heart association's page on valve disease treatment options]

== References ==
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[[Category:Cardiology]]
[[Category:Heart diseases]]
[[Category:Valvular heart disease]]
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