Valvular Heart Disease
Affects one or more of the 4 heart valves
Over time can lead to pumping dysfunction and heart failure
Types of Diseases
- Stenosis (narrowing)
- Regurgitation - back flow of blood thru valve, occurs w/ incomplete closure
- Prolapse- enlarged valve cusps, cusps can become floppy, bulge backwards, can progress to regurg
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Yomogida N, Kerstein C. Valvular Heart Disease.
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