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What are the risks associated with valve disease treatment?
As with all surgeries, there are inherent risks. You can reduce your risks by choosing a surgeon... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can dental work increase risks for people with heart valve problems?
Until recently, the American Heart Association recommended giving antibiotics to these patients... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is it possible to treat heart valve disease with medications alone?
Most heart valve conditions cannot be treated with medication alone. However, sometimes the problem... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are my options for heart valve disease treatment?
Treatment for heart valve disease will include a plan to: Protect your heart from further damage... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is it called when my heart valve does not open properly?
Stenosis is the term for a heart valve that does not open properly. When the valve is working... Full Answer12/31/1969
What heart conditions are related to valve disease?
Because healthy heart valves are critically important to a healthy circulatory system, a heart... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is essential for my heart valve to work properly?
For your heart to work properly, here’s what is critical: The heart valve is properly formed... Full Answer12/31/1969
What does the aortic valve in the heart do?
The heart’s aortic valve: Closes off the lower right chamber that holds the oxygen-rich... Full Answer12/31/1969
What does the pulmonic valve do?
The heart’s pulmonary (or pulmonic) valve: Closes off the lower right chamber (or right... Full Answer12/31/1969
What happens if a heart valve malfunctions?
There are two main types of heart valve problems: Regurgitation (or leakage of the heart valve)... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the purpose of the heart chambers?
The normal heart has two distinct sides and four “holding areas” called chambers for... Full Answer12/31/1969
Who is at risk for heart valve disease?
Heart valve disease can affect people of any age, although we are all more susceptible as we... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance occurs when the body can't use insulin efficiently. To compensate, the pancreas... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why should I quit smoking?
No one says that quitting smoking is easy, but everyone says it’s worth it! Quitting will... Full Answer12/31/1969
How does an automated external defibrillator (AED) work?
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an... Full Answer12/31/1969
