University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

90

Pages:

5
Author:

Jabin F.

VULVULAR HEART DISEASE Valvular heart disease is when any valve in the heart has damage or is diseased. Types of Mechanical Disruption:- Stenosis: Narrowing of the valve opening Incomplete closure of the valve or prolapse of the valve Mitral Stenosis It is a narrowing or blockage of the mitral valve. Causes Rheumatic fever Infection of the valve Congenital heart disease Malignancy Radiation treatment. Clinical Manifestation Shortness of breath Fainting Dizziness Chest pain Frequent Respiratory Infection Blood stained sputum Palpitation Swelling of feet & ankles. Diagnostic Evaluation History collection Physical Examination Cardiac Catheterization Chest x-ray Echocardiography Electrocardiography. Medical Management Cardiac glycosides: Digoxin Ace Inhibitors: captopril Diuretics: lasix Beta blockers: Propranolol Calcium channel blockers: diltiazem Antiarrhythmic medication: warfarin Surgical Management Valvuloplasty Treatment to open a narrowed heart valve. Insertion of a balloon within a valve. Percutaneous balloon Valvoplasty: Percutaneous balloon Valvoplasty is done to open a constricted heart valve with a balloon. Valve replacement: - A Surgeon removes the heart valve and replaces it with a mechanical valve or a valve made from cow, pig or human heart tissue.