Revision as of 18:45, 16 April 2023 by 107.179.60.166 (talk) (Created page with "There are four valves in the heart - the tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, and aortic. These valves open and close to make sure blood gets to your heart, lungs and the rest of you...")(diff) β Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision β (diff) Warning: You are editing an out-of-date revision of this page. If you save it, any changes made since this revision will be lost. Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits. Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in!There are four valves in the heart - the tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, and aortic. These valves open and close to make sure blood gets to your heart, lungs and the rest of your body in the right way.<br /><br /> [https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/fall-detection-alarms/ medical alert fall detection] Each valve has flaps that open and close to control the flow of blood. Valve malfunctions may lead to abnormal blood flow and strain on your heart, which can cause symptoms and problems.<br /><br /> [https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/gps-locator/ dementia wandering] Regurgitation<br /><br />When the flaps on a valve don't close tightly, they can leak blood backward through the valve between beats of your heart. This is called regurgitation, and it affects the tricuspid, pulmonary, and mitral valves.<br /><br />Stenosis<br /><br />Stenosis is a condition in which the flaps of the valve become thick or stiff and prevent them from opening all the way. This can occur with age or with certain medical conditions such as infective endocarditis, rheumatic fever, and coronary artery disease.<br /><br />Symptoms and Treatment<br /><br />The symptoms of a valve problem vary from person to person. The most common are shortness of breath, fatigue and weakness. Some symptoms can also include swelling, fluid buildup and a swollen abdomen or feet and ankles.<br /><br />Medications and Surgery<br /><br />If your symptoms are mild to moderate, medications can usually relieve the problem. Your doctor will discuss the medication options with you and decide which is best for your situation.<br /><br /> [https://www.personalmedicalalarms.co.nz/ WINZ Medical Alarm] In severe cases, surgery may be needed to repair or replace your valves. Your surgeon can use either a biological (from a cow, pig or human cadaver) or mechanical replacement for your damaged valve. Summary: Please note that all contributions to Disgaea Wiki may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Disgaea Wiki:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)