• Other structural defects include atrial and ventricular septal defects, branch pulmonary artery stenosis, and tetralogy of Fallot. (nih.gov)
  • The most common congenital heart defect is pulmonary valve stenosis (50-60%) with pulmonic valve dysplasia and various types of cardiac malformations (atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects ect. (orpha.net)
  • Large atrial septal defects can eventually lead to pulmonary hypertension or heart failure. (uchicagomedicine.org)
  • Yale's world-class congenital cardiac catheterization lab provides access to the latest advances in transcatheter valve placement, treatment of atrial septal defects, and all forms of congenital heart disease. (yalemedicine.org)
  • With the exception of a few procedures - ligation of isolated patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) , closure of isolated atrial septal defects (ASD) and ventricular septal defects (VSD) - surgical treatment of congenital heart disease is more often palliative than curative. (singhealth.com.sg)
  • As part of a comprehensive interventional cardiology program, Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital offers a complete range of treatments for congenital heart conditions including atrial septal defects (ASD), ventricular septal defects (VSD), aortic stenosis (AS), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), pulmonary atresia (PA) and more. (medindia.net)
  • Small ventricular septal defects (VSDs) show normal cardiac size and normal pulmonary vascularity. (medscape.com)
  • These tests are also essential to rule out other commonly associated congenital heart lesions including atrial septal defects, patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonary valve stenosis, and complex congenital heart disease with associated VSD. (medscape.com)
  • Obstetric ultrasonography can be useful for the in utero diagnosis of pulmonary valve stenosis and other congenital cardiovascular defects such as Tetralogy of Fallot. (wikipedia.org)
  • Classically, this condition is a combination of four defects: 1) a large VSD, 2) narrowing of the exit to the right ventricle (pulmonary stenosis), 3) overdevelopment of the muscular wall of the right ventricle (right ventricular hypertrophy), and 4) the aorta is positioned above the wall separating the two sides of the heart (an overriding aorta). (drgreene.com)
  • These defects can involve the valves within the heart, the interior walls of the heart, or the veins and arteries associated with the heart. (ucsd.edu)
  • Percutaneous balloon pulmonary dilation (valvuloplasty) may be performed when no other heart defects are present. (adam.com)
  • Defects may involve abnormal formation of the heart's walls or valves or of the blood vessels that enter. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Many structural and heart valve defects are conditions that are present at birth. (uchicagomedicine.org)
  • Cardiac diseases can be either congenital defects or acquired in nature. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Using the literature-based approach, associations were observed for: any solvent exposure with aortic stenosis (OR 2.1, 95% CI 1.1 to 4.1) and Stoddard solvent exposure with d-transposition of the great arteries (OR 2.0, 95% CI 1.0 to 4.2), right ventricular outflow tract obstruction defects (OR 1.9, 95% CI 1.1 to 3.3) and pulmonary valve stenosis (OR 2.1, 95% CI 1.1 to 3.8). (cdc.gov)
  • Congenital mitral stenosis with or without associated defects: an evolving surgical strategy. (medscape.com)
  • CHD-4, a unique modular synth, produces rhythms using echocardiograms of four children with different heart defects, to raise awareness for congenital heart disease. (stirpad.com)
  • Aortic valve replacement is therefore important to treat the patient completely of the valve defects and associated symptoms. (yashodahospitals.com)
  • Approximately 22 percent, or 4,800, of these babies born with congenital heart disease have defects disrupting the blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery. (medindia.net)
  • Birth defects were identified through International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes 740.00-759.9. (medscape.com)
  • The pathologic variants of the pulmonic valve are more often related to congenital defects rather than to acquired disease, such as rheumatic valve disease or endocarditis. (medscape.com)
  • What is cardiac disease in pregnancy? (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Cardiac (heart) disease in pregnancy refers to problems with your heart that occur while you're pregnant. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • A cardiac catheterization procedure may be performed to accurately determine the degree of obstruction, measured by the difference in blood pressure between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery and for intervention (pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty). (pted.org)
  • Children and young adults may be treated by balloon valvuloplasty during a cardiac catheterization procedure, which opens the pulmonary valve, decreasing the stenosis. (pted.org)
  • The options may include medications, cardiac catheterization and percutaneous interventions (like Melody valve or TAVR valve), minimally invasive cardiac surgery, beating heart cardiac surgery or open-heart surgery. (ucsd.edu)
  • Treatment of ventricular arrhythmias in patients without coexisting cardiac disease is variable and, in some cases, is not required. (britannica.com)
  • Auscultation of a cardiac murmur can indicate underlying structural cardiac disease or a physiologic change (eg, elevated cardiac output). (merckvetmanual.com)
  • As detailed in the specific cardiac disease sections that follow, the location, timing, and intensity of a heart murmur may correlate with a specific type of cardiac disease or the severity of the disease. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • The history solicits information intended to: 1) distinguish between cardiac and pulmonary disease, 2) establish a diagnosis, 3) determine the frequency and extent of clinical impairment, 4) assess response (or lack of response) to therapy, 5) detect other medical conditions, and 6) establish a doctor-client relationship. (vin.com)
  • Detection of heart murmur on routine examination by pediatrician in which child will be referred to pediatric cardiologist and then cardiac diseases will be detected using special instruments. (badralsamaahospitals.com)
  • Cardiac Catheterization sometimes is needed for some diseases such as to relive valvular stenosis. (badralsamaahospitals.com)
  • It is a catheter-based procedure which is performed by the interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon for patients with calcified, narrowed aortic valve (aortic valve stenosis). (yashodahospitals.com)
  • Large VSDs demonstrate cardiac enlargement and increased pulmonary vascular markings proportional to the size of the left-to-right shunt, left atrial and left ventricular enlargement, the posterior displacement of the left ventricular apex, and the prominence of the main pulmonary artery segment. (medscape.com)
  • The pulmonic valve, like the other 3 cardiac valves, is formed by endocardial folds that are supported by internal plates of dense collagenous and elastic connective tissue and are continuous with the cardiac skeleton. (medscape.com)
  • Considerations were a thrombosed tricuspid valve atresia, pulmonary valve stenosis, balloon angioplasty is currently approved in the differential diagnosis the child and leads to significant edema and, rarely, fludrocortisone may have fewer side effects and to potentially toxic dose is not forthcoming from physical findings, and laboratory findings consist of menorrhagia normal intervals with excessive nitric oxide no. (elastizell.com)
  • [ 2 ] aortic stenosis, or atresia.The two pathologic forms of primary endocardial fibroelastosis are dilated, which is most common, and contracted. (medscape.com)
  • In adulthood, there may be an increase in obstruction as calcification of the valve sets in and arrhythmias may develop. (pted.org)
  • Since coronary artery disease is the most common cause of ventricular arrhythmias, correction of coronary occlusion either by angioplasty or coronary artery bypass is quite common and successful. (britannica.com)
  • In addition, a significant group of people who have no evidence of coronary artery disease develop a propensity for ventricular arrhythmias. (britannica.com)
  • Among some of the symptoms consistent with pulmonary valve stenosis are the following: Heart murmur Cyanosis Dyspnea Dizziness Upper thorax pain Developmental disorders In regards to the cause of pulmonary valve stenosis a very high percentage are congenital, the right ventricular flow is hindered (or obstructed by this). (wikipedia.org)
  • What are the symptoms of pulmonary valve stenosis? (healthline.com)
  • In some cases, symptoms may not appear until the stenosis becomes severe. (healthline.com)
  • They might not recommend intervention if the stenosis is mild and not causing symptoms. (healthline.com)
  • Some people with mild pulmonary valve stenosis don't have symptoms. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis symptoms depend on how much blood flow is blocked. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Those with more-severe pulmonary stenosis may first notice symptoms while exercising. (mayoclinic.org)
  • But here's the tricky part: They also overlap with some symptoms of heart disease. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • What are the symptoms of congenital heart disease? (drgreene.com)
  • Some forms of congenital heart disease may have no symptoms. (drgreene.com)
  • However, most people with pulmonary stenosis have no external symptoms. (pted.org)
  • Abstract Critical aortic valve stenosis in newborns is the cause of a severe clinical condition with the onset of symptoms during first hours after birth. (techscience.com)
  • Many cases of pulmonic stenosis are mild and do not cause symptoms. (adam.com)
  • Most children with pulmonary valve stenosis have no symptoms. (msdmanuals.com)
  • For many people, this is a mild condition without any symptoms or complications, but if the mitral valve regurgitation is severe, the condition may require treatment. (uchicagomedicine.org)
  • Instead of delaying treatment for complex congenital heart disease, our state-of-the-art imaging, including echocardiograms (ultrasound) and MRI, allows for early diagnosis, before symptoms may interfere with a patient's life. (yalemedicine.org)
  • Valvular heart disease (VHD) stages (stages A-D) in patients should be classified based on symptoms, valve anatomy, severity of valve dysfunction, and response of the ventricle and pulmonary circulation. (medscape.com)
  • Signs and Symptoms of Congenital Heart Diseases. (badralsamaahospitals.com)
  • Pulmonic stenosis symptoms tend to worsen and progress with time. (medscape.com)
  • The main pulmonary artery is dilated in almost all cases. (medscape.com)
  • The pulmonary valve is between the heart's right chamber and the main pulmonary artery (MPA). (chp.edu)
  • Blood going from the heart to the lungs goes through the pulmonary valve, whose purpose is to prevent blood from flowing back to the heart. (wikipedia.org)
  • In pulmonary valve stenosis this opening is too narrow, leading to a reduction of flow of blood to the lungs. (wikipedia.org)
  • The pulmonary valve controls blood flow between the heart and the lungs. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • In pulmonary valve stenosis, the valve narrows, restricting blood flow to the lungs. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • This is a narrowing of the valve at the exit of the right ventricle that directs blood through the pulmonary artery to receive oxygen from the lungs. (drgreene.com)
  • the pulmonary artery exits from the left ventricle and carries oxygen-rich blood to the lungs to receive oxygen. (drgreene.com)
  • The pulmonary artery carries oxygen-poor blood to the lungs. (adam.com)
  • Pulmonary stenosis is the narrowing of the valve that flows the nonoxygenated blood to the lungs. (wubbanub.com)
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis is a narrowing of the pulmonary valve (sometimes called the pulmonic valve), which opens to allow blood to flow from the right ventricle to the lungs. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The heart valve between the right ventricle and the artery to the lungs is narrowed. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This causes the heart to work harder to push blood through the valve and into the lungs. (chp.edu)
  • 4. The Pulmonary Artery sends the blood back to the lungs. (hemopet.org)
  • Normally, oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle flows through the pulmonary valve into the pulmonary arteries and out to the lungs to pick up oxygen. (smartdraw.com)
  • As a result, oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle can flow directly into the aorta instead of into the pulmonary artery to the lungs. (smartdraw.com)
  • It's a narrowing of the valve and the vessel that carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs. (wkhs.com)
  • Pulmonic stenosis is a narrowing that affects the pulmonic valve between the heart and the lungs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Supravalvular pulmonic stenosis impairs blood flow into the lungs, where blood normally picks up oxygen for distribution to cells and tissues throughout the body. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The diagnosis of pulmonary valve stenosis can be made using stethoscopic auscultation of the heart, which can reveal a systolic ejection murmur that is best heard at the second left intercostal space. (wikipedia.org)
  • Other conditions to consider in the differential diagnosis of pulmonic valvular stenosis include infundibular stenosis and pulmonary artery stenosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary valve stenosis can help reduce the risk of complications. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Allan Klein, MD, is the Director of Cardiovascular Imaging Research, Director of the Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pericardial Diseases, and a staff cardiologist in the Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, at the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Focus interest in the diagnosis and conservative (non-surgical and minimal radiation) management of congenital broncho pulmonary malformations. (stanford.edu)
  • The history and physical examination form the cornerstone for diagnosis and management of cardiopulmonary disease. (vin.com)
  • Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Diseases. (badralsamaahospitals.com)
  • Most of the times we need to use echocardiography to diagnosis congenital heart diseases and it can help most of the times to establish the diagnosis. (badralsamaahospitals.com)
  • Careful assessment of the heart for any associated congenital heart disease including coronary artery anomalies is essential before making a diagnosis of primary endocardial fibroelastosis. (medscape.com)
  • Isolated infundibular or subvalvar pulmonary stenosis is uncommon and usually associated with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) , such as in tetralogy of Fallot. (medscape.com)
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis, often with dysplasia, is the most common heart defect and is found in 20%-50% of individuals. (nih.gov)
  • Background:Noonan syndrome is a rare disease, mainly presenting with malformations such as dysplasia and stenosis of the pulmonary valve, atrial septal defect and a typical pattern of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (medscimonit.com)
  • However, lung biopsy findings are sometimes used to stage degrees of pulmonary vascular obstructive disease. (medscape.com)
  • HCOM is not common in babies, it's a genetic disease that normally develops in adulthood. (wubbanub.com)
  • As our pediatric congenital heart disease patients move from childhood into adulthood, our program is there every step of the way to make sure they receive continuous, comprehensive care for even the most complex heart disease. (yalemedicine.org)
  • An increasing number of children with congenital heart disease are surviving into adulthood due to greatly improved surgical, medical, anaesthetic and intensive care over the last few decades. (singhealth.com.sg)
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis most often occurs as a result of a congenital defect (present from birth), but can also be caused by rheumatic fever (often associated with untreated strep throat or scarlet fever) or endocarditis (inflammation of the lining inside the heart), among other conditions. (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • Pulmonary valve regurgitation may occur as a result of a number of conditions, including endocarditis and pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure). (emoryhealthcare.org)
  • A congenital heart defect can also increase the risk of developing complications, such as heart failure, endocarditis, atrial arrhythmia and heart valve problems. (ucsd.edu)
  • Patients with valve replacement are at an increased risk for developing infection of the heart valve and surrounding tissue (endocarditis). (yashodahospitals.com)
  • To distinguish the former from the latter, terms such as pulmonary stenosis with a normal aortic root or pulmonary stenosis with an intact ventricular septum have been used. (medscape.com)
  • Examples of such diseases are holes between the atrial and ventricular septum and stenosis in pulmonary and aortic valves. (badralsamaahospitals.com)
  • The pulmonic valve divides the right ventricular outflow tract from the pulmonary artery. (medscape.com)
  • In normal conditions, the pulmonic valve prevents regurgitation of deoxygenated blood from the pulmonary artery back to the right ventricle. (medscape.com)
  • Like the aortic valve, the pulmonic valve is formed by 3 cusps, each with a fibrous node at the midpoint of the free edges (similar to the nodes of Aranti in the aortic valve) as well as lunulae, which are the thin, crescent-shaped portions of the cusps that serve as the coaptive surfaces of the valve. (medscape.com)
  • The cusps of the pulmonic valve are defined by their relationship to the aortic valve and are thus termed anterior or nonseptal, right and left cusps. (medscape.com)
  • The most frequent and serious valve problems involve the mitral and aortic valves. (aarogya.com)
  • They can also be defined by their relationship to a commissure found in the pulmonic and aortic valves and hence termed right adjacent (right facing), left adjacent (left facing), and opposite (nonfacing). (medscape.com)
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis is a narrowing of the valve between the lower right heart chamber and the lung arteries. (mayoclinic.org)
  • it may also be in the branch pulmonary arteries. (medscape.com)
  • Dilation of coronary arteries and moya-moya disease may develop with aging. (orpha.net)
  • The heart has four main arteries: Left Coronary, Right Coronary, Aorta and Pulmonary. (hemopet.org)
  • This is a narrowing of the pulmonary valve and the passageway through which blood flows from the right ventricle to the pulmonary arteries. (smartdraw.com)
  • The risk of cardiovascular disease, blocked arteries, and other heart health problems can increase with high levels of LDL. (hganalytics.com)
  • Dilation of the main and branch pulmonary arteries is also common. (medscape.com)
  • An interatrial communication, a patent foramen ovale or an atrial septal defect may be present and may be the seat for right-to-left shunt in patients with severe or long-standing pulmonary stenosis. (medscape.com)
  • Echocardiography is also useful in determining the presence of associated intracardiac findings including right ventricular muscle bundles, infundibular stenosis, pulmonary valve stenosis, and associated left-sided lesions (eg, subaortic membrane, aortic stenosis, aortic cusp prolapse, coarctation of the aorta). (medscape.com)
  • In another blog post, we will focus on pericardial disease and cardiomyopathies. (hemopet.org)
  • Valvular Heart Disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Treatment focuses on control of the underlying carcinoid syndrome, targeting subsequent valvular heart disease and managing consequent heart failure. (karger.com)
  • The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) released their updated recommendations on managing valvular heart disease in December 2020. (medscape.com)
  • Go to 2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease for full details. (medscape.com)
  • LaHaye S, Lincoln J, Garg V. Genetics of valvular heart disease. (medscape.com)
  • Our multidisciplinary integrated program was the first in the state dedicated to the care of adult patients with complex congenital heart disease, and encompasses the full spectrum of care, including imaging, exercise testing, and surgical as well as less-invasive catheterization therapies. (yalemedicine.org)
  • Ostium primumis is a defect in part of the atrioventricular canal and is associated with a split (cleft) in the mitral valve. (uchicagomedicine.org)
  • Development of the atrioventricular valves: clinicomorphological correlations. (medscape.com)
  • its cusps are much thinner and lack a fibrous continuity with the anterior leaflet of the right atrioventricular (AV) valve (tricuspid valve). (medscape.com)
  • The pathophysiology of pulmonary valve stenosis consists of the valve leaflets becoming too thick (therefore not separate one from another), which can cause high pulmonary pressure, and pulmonary hypertension. (wikipedia.org)
  • A curious case of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, mitral valve stenosis, and nephropathy in a 24-year-old Native American man. (upenn.edu)
  • Your provider may refer you to an adult congenital heart disease specialist or a cardio-obstetrics specialist. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • The adult congenital heart disease program at UC San Diego Health is the only program of its kind south of Los Angeles. (ucsd.edu)
  • Your gift will support exceptional and lifechanging care for patients with adult congenital heart disease. (ucsd.edu)
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) - How to prevent? (singhealth.com.sg)
  • The timely establishment of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) (also known as congenital heart disease in adults) as a subspecialty of cardiology will help people living with ACHD to improve their quality of life. (singhealth.com.sg)
  • The diseases of greatest importance, because of their prevalence, are mitral regurgitation in dogs (degenerative mitral valve disease), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy in Boxers and Bulldogs, and heartworm disease. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Congenital Heart Disease and Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University Join Forces in Advancing. (techscience.com)
  • The minimally invasive procedure, which involves the implantation of the first-ever catheter-based pulmonary valve replacement, is currently performed by interventional cardiologists at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Medical Center-the only New York City site and one of only three sites nationally that is offering the procedure as part of an ongoing clinical research trial. (medindia.net)
  • While the most common cause of pulmonary valve stenosis is congenital heart disease, it may also be due to a malignant carcinoid tumor. (wikipedia.org)
  • Some people with this syndrome develop carcinoid heart disease, which damages heart valves. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Heart Disease and Saturated Fat: Do the Dietary Guidelines Have It All Wrong? (medhelp.org)
  • Can Mental Stress Lead to Heart Disease? (medhelp.org)
  • Can depression and anxiety cause heart disease? (medhelp.org)
  • Congenital heart disease is the most common heart disease affecting pregnancies in the U.S. But cardiomyopathy causes the most serious complications. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • If you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy, it's important to learn how heart disease could affect you. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • So, you might have heart disease warning signs but think nothing's wrong. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • That's why heart disease during pregnancy can be dangerous. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • If you have preexisting heart disease, you may face a higher risk of heart-related complications during pregnancy. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Congenital heart disease is the most common form of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy in the U.S. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • So, if you have congenital heart disease, talk with your provider before becoming pregnant. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Congenital heart disease occurs in 50%-80% of individuals. (nih.gov)
  • Problems in early development, or in adjusting from fetal circulation to life in the outside world, can result in congenital heart disease (CHD). (drgreene.com)
  • There are many types of congenital heart disease. (drgreene.com)
  • This is the most common type of congenital heart disease. (drgreene.com)
  • Who gets congenital heart disease? (drgreene.com)
  • About one in 200 children are born with congenital heart disease of some form. (drgreene.com)
  • Many factors can lead to congenital heart disease, but it sometimes runs in families. (drgreene.com)
  • There is a new and rapidly growing field of genetics, human cardiovascular genetics, that seeks to discover the genes involved in heart development and heart disease. (drgreene.com)
  • Conditions in pregnant women (such as diabetes or rubella) can also lead to congenital heart disease. (drgreene.com)
  • How long does congenital heart disease last? (drgreene.com)
  • How is congenital heart disease diagnosed? (drgreene.com)
  • How is congenital heart disease treated? (drgreene.com)
  • Children with congenital heart disease with may experience challenges in various areas of development. (adventhealth.com)
  • The Single Ventricle Home Monitoring Program at AdventHealth for Children was developed for babies with single ventricle-type congenital heart disease to help anticipate any potential issues and provide support through the vulnerable period between discharge from the hospital and the Glenn operation. (adventhealth.com)
  • Our team diagnoses, monitors and manages all types of heart disease. (uwhealth.org)
  • Heart disease can be present at birth or develop later in life. (uwhealth.org)
  • If you were born with a heart problem, you likely have congenital heart disease and will need lifelong care. (ucsd.edu)
  • An estimated 1.6 million adults in the U.S. live with congenital heart disease. (ucsd.edu)
  • However, all these patients should get follow-up care from experts in treating congenital heart disease. (ucsd.edu)
  • Carcinoid heart disease (CHD) is a rare and potentially lethal manifestation of an advanced carcinoid (neuroendocrine) tumor. (karger.com)
  • Shiloh was 9 weeks old when we go for the next heart echo and she is then officially diagnosed with a rare congenital heart disease called Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy ( HCOM) and Pulmonary Stenosis. (wubbanub.com)
  • HCOM is a rare heart disease that progressively thickens the heart and it obstructs the oxygenated blood flow to the body. (wubbanub.com)
  • The UChicago Medicine Heart-Brain Clinic provides specialized treatment and preventive care for patients who have heart disease that can increase their risk of stroke. (uchicagomedicine.org)
  • Read more about our congenital heart disease at the Center for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease . (uchicagomedicine.org)
  • Our program also works closely with Yale's maternal-fetal medicine team to care for women with congenital heart disease before and after they give birth. (yalemedicine.org)
  • We thought a review of common heart conditions in dogs is needed because it has been estimated that up to 75% of senior dogs may have some form of heart disease that goes undetected. (hemopet.org)
  • The risk of heart disease and catastrophic incidents like heart attacks and stroke rises with high cholesterol levels. (hganalytics.com)
  • Title : Status of congenital heart disease patients 10 to 15 years after surgery Personal Author(s) : Stout, John J.;Mosher, William E.;Lambert, Edward C. (cdc.gov)
  • Changes secondary to pulmonary valve obstruction occur in the right ventricle and pulmonary artery. (medscape.com)
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis can occur when the flaps are very thick or don't open the whole way. (chp.edu)
  • Paravalvular leaks occur in patients who have undergone valve repairs or replacements. (uchicagomedicine.org)
  • When the valve is faulty, backward flow can occur. (hemopet.org)
  • Bioprosthetic valve dysfunction may occur because of either degeneration of the valve leaflets or valve thrombosis. (medscape.com)
  • It is unknown how this increase is related to the specific blood vessel abnormalities that occur in RAMSVPS, or why these abnormalities are confined to the eyes and the pulmonary artery. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Pulmonic valvular stenosis (PVS) is the most prevalent pulmonary valve pathology, and it accounts for up to 80% of the cases of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction. (medscape.com)