WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- A strong link has been for the first time established between high blood pressure and the most common heart valve disorder known as mitral regurgitation, a new study said Tuesday. The findings, published in the U.S. journal PLOS Medicine, showed that the va...
The most common heart valve abnormality has now been linked to an increased risk of aneurysms. Up to 2 per cent of the population has a genetic abnormality in which their aortic valve has only two cusps or hinges ensuring that oxygenated blood from the heart is directed to the rest of the...
For the first time, a strong link has been established between high blood pressure and the most common heart valve disorder in high-income countries, by new research from The George Institute for Global Health at the University of Oxford. The study, published in the journalPLOS Medicine, follow...
Dr. Subodh Verma, cardiac surgeon at St. Michael's Hospital, said it's becoming increasingly clear that people with bicuspid aortic valves may also be at a higher risk of developing aortic aneurysms.Steven LewisHealthcarepapers
Heart Valve Problems When the heart valve does not function properly, it may lead to any of the following heart diseases: Valvular Stenosis: It is a condition in which the valve doesn't open properly due to stiff or fused leaflets, thus limiting the amount of blood that flows through it....
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This puts strain on the heart. Symptoms include lethargy and coughing. With monitoring and the right medication, a dog with mitral valve disease can live for years with very few symptoms. 26/26 How to Pick a Healthy Purebred Pup Do your research. Find out what health problems are common ...
So, all valve recipients have to be given anticoagulant therapy. This is not particularly desirable for the patients, who may develop bleeding problems, and in any case is not always successful. Although good results are achieved with these valves, it was considered necessary to develop ...
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Rare (less than 0.1%): Aortic aneurysm, arteritis, bigeminy, bundle branch block, capillary fragility, cardiovascular disorder (mitral valve and circulatory disturbance), coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, cyanosis, ECG QT prolonged, first-degree atrioventricular block, heart arrest, hema...