{"id":17617,"date":"2022-02-28T07:00:31","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T07:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/?p=17617"},"modified":"2022-03-21T11:06:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T11:06:27","slug":"heart-valve-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/en\/heart-diseases\/heart-valve-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Heart Valve Diseases?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>What is the meaning of Heart Valve Disease?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When one or more heart valves do not work properly, the condition is known as heart valve disease. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The heart has four valves, called the aortic valve, mitral valve, pulmonary valve, and tricuspid valve. The valves have flaps that open and close with each heartbeat, allowing blood flow through the upper chambers (called atria) and lower chambers (called ventricles) of the heart and to the rest of the body. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The valves ensure that the blood flows in the forward direction and does not back up or lead to leakage. In the case of a heart valve disorder, the valve does not do this job properly. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will be discussing in detail heart valve diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What are the different types of Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>What are the causes of Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>What are the risk factors for Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>What are the symptoms of Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>How to diagnose Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>What is the treatment for Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>What are the complications of Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>How to prevent Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>What are the different types of Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The different types of heart valve diseases include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mitral valve prolapse: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a condition that occurs when the mitral valve does not close properly, causing the blood to flow back into the heart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Bicuspid aortic valve disease: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an individual is born with an aortic valve having two flaps, instead of the normal three flaps, the condition is known as bicuspid aortic valve disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Valvular stenosis: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a valve is not able to open completely, causing less blood to flow through the valve, the condition is known as stenosis. It occurs due to the stiffening or thickening of the heart valve and may occur in any of the heart valves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Valvular regurgitation or leaky valve: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This condition occurs when any of the heart valves do not close properly, causing the blood to flow backward.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">( Know more about- <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/en\/heart-diseases\/heart-valve-replacement-surgery\/\">What is Heart Valve Replacement Surgery? <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What are the causes of Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The different causes of heart valve diseases include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congenital (birth) defect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infective endocarditis (heart tissue inflammation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart attack<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rheumatic fever (an inflammatory condition caused due to a bacterial infection)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age-related changes, like calcium deposits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiomyopathy (degenerative changes in the heart)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary artery disease (a condition in which the arteries supplying the heart become narrow and harden)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension (high blood pressure)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syphilis (a sexually transmitted infection)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aortic aneurysm (abnormal bulging or swelling of the aorta)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lupus (an autoimmune condition)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myxomatous degeneration (the connective tissue in the mitral valve weakens)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">( Know more about- <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/en\/heart-diseases\/causes-of-cardiomyopathy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What are the causes of Cardiomyopathy?<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What are the risk factors for Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following factors may increase the risk of developing heart valve diseases:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase in age<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of infections that may affect the heart<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of heart attack<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of heart diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High cholesterol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congenital heart diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">( Know more about- <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/en\/heart-diseases\/what-is-heart-attack\/\">What is Heart Attack? <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What are the symptoms of Heart Valve disease?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild cases of valvular heart diseases may not have any symptoms. The symptoms, if present, seen in heart valve diseases include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart murmur (whooshing sound) heard with a stethoscope<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart palpitations (a feeling that the heart has added an extra beat or skipped a beat)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fainting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retention of fluids, especially in the abdomen (stomach) and lower limbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmonary edema (excess fluid in the lungs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">( Know more about- <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/en\/lifestyle-diseases\/home-remedies-for-dizziness\/\">What is Dizziness? Home remedies for Dizziness <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to diagnose Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical examination: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctor will check for a heart murmur by using a stethoscope. The doctor also checks for signs of fluid retention and listens to the lungs to check for fluid buildup. Your medical history and family history are also noted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electrocardiogram: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a test done to measure the electrical activity of the heart, and check for abnormal heart rhythms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Echocardiogram: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sound waves are used to create images of the heart valves and chambers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">( Know more about- <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/en\/heart-diseases\/what-is-echocardiography\/\">What is Echocardiography?<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> )<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chest x-ray: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This test is done to obtain an image of the heart. This can help the doctor in identifying an enlarged heart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MRI scan: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This test helps in obtaining a detailed image of the heart. This helps the doctor in confirming a diagnosis and determination of the best treatment plan for your valve disorder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stress test: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This test helps in determining how a person\u2019s symptoms are affected due to exertion, and how severe is the heart condition.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cardiac catheterization: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This test uses a thin tube or catheter with a camera on one end to take images of the heart and blood vessels. This test helps the doctor in determining the severity and type of valve disorder.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">( Know more about- <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/en\/heart-diseases\/what-is-cardiac-catheterization\/\">What is Cardiac Catheterization?<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> )<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What is the treatment for Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment of heart valve disease depends on the type of disease, the severity of the condition, symptoms of the patient, and if the condition is worsening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Medications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, and digoxin can help in reducing the symptoms of heart valve disease by controlling the heart rate of the patient and help in preventing abnormal heart rhythms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications for controlling blood pressure, like vasodilators (medications that relax the blood vessels and decrease the force against which the heart pumps) or diuretics (medications that help in removal of excess water from the body by increasing the output of urine) help in easing the work of the heart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood-thinners may be used to reduce the risk of developing blood clots if you have irregular heart rhythm like atrial fibrillation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">( Know more about- <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/en\/heart-diseases\/what-is-aortic-valve-surgery\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What is Aortic Valve Surgery?<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Surgery:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery may be required to repair or replace malfunctioned heart valves.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A heart valve surgery is normally performed by making an incision or cut in the chest area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctor may sometimes prefer to do a minimally invasive heart surgery, which includes making smaller incisions as compared to a large incision that is made for open-heart surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctor may prefer to do a robot-assisted minimally invasive type of heart surgery, where the surgery is performed by robotic arms that are controlled by the surgeon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical options may include:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Heart valve repair:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A heart valve repair surgery may be needed to preserve the heart valve.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surgeon may patch the holes in a valve, separate the valve flaps that have fused, replace the cords supporting the valve, or remove the excess valve tissue to allow the valve to close tightly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surgeon tightens or reinforces the ring around the valve (annulus) by the implantation of an artificial ring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The doctors may sometimes use less invasive procedures for repairing certain valves by using long, thin tubes, known as catheters. These procedures can include the use of plugs, clips, or other devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Heart valve replacement:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the valve cannot be repaired, the surgeon may remove the damaged valve and replace it with a mechanical valve (man-made synthetic valve) or biological valve (made from human or animal tissue).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a valve replacement using a mechanical valve, you will need to take blood-thinning medications for the rest of your life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biological valves normally break down over time and may require replacement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure that may be used to replace a damaged aortic valve. The procedure involves the insertion of a catheter into an artery in the chest or leg and guiding it to the heart valve. A replacement valve is then moved through the catheter to its correct position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">( Know more about- <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/en\/heart-diseases\/what-is-mitral-valve-surgery\/\">What is Mitral Valve Surgery? <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What are the complications of Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risks associated with valvular heart diseases are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood clot (a mass of blood) formation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart failure (failure of the heart to pump enough blood to the rest of the body)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormalities in heart rhythms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke (the blood supply to the brain is interrupted)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Death<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">( Know more about- <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/brain-diseases\/brainstroke-and-heartattack-in-hindi\/\">Difference between Brain stroke and heart attack<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> )<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to prevent Heart Valve Diseases?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart valve diseases can be prevented by making the following lifestyle changes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat a healthy diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a healthy weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quit smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limit alcohol consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">( Know more about- <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/heart-diseases\/diet-plan-for-hypertension-in-hindi\/\">Diet plan for Hypertension<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> )<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>We hope we could answer all your questions about heart valve diseases through this article.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>If you want to get more information and treatment about heart valve diseases, you can contact a good <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/doctors\/india\/cardiologist\"><b>Cardiologist<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>We only aim to give you information through the article. 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When one or more heart valves do not work properly, the condition is known as heart valve disease. The heart has four valves, called the aortic valve, mitral valve, pulmonary valve, and tricuspid valve. 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