• Objective The aim of this study was to assess natural course of rheumatic aortic regurgitation (AR) in patients who underwent mitral valve surgery. (ijsr.net)
  • Degenerative valvular heart disease, the most common form of valve disease in the Western world, can lead to aortic stenosis (AS) or mitral regurgitation (MR). In current guidelines for the management of patients with degenerative valvular disease, surgical intervention is recommended at the onset of symptoms or in the presence of left ventricular systolic impairment. (northwestern.edu)
  • In the past, it was assumed that correcting aortic or mitral valve disease would reduce tricuspid regurgitation. (prnewswire.com)
  • 50%), significant valvar dysfunction (such as mitral regurgitation or aortic stenosis), and pericardial disease. (bmj.com)
  • Both groups presented a decrease in the severity of mitral and tricuspid regurgitation at 3-24 months. (frontiersin.org)
  • Recurrent mitral regurgitation (MR) is frequently encountered after mitral valve repair, particularly in cases of ischemic MR ( 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Subgroups of patients undergoing SAVR with aortic regurgitation and aortic stenosis with and without coronary artery bypass were also analysed. (diva-portal.org)
  • Valvular heart disease, particularly aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation, accounts for a large proportion of cardiology practice, and their prevalence is predicted to increase. (nih.gov)
  • In this state-of-the-art review, we examine the current evidence relating to natriuretic peptides as potential biomarkers in aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. (nih.gov)
  • We mostly have been using it in patients with severe valvular heart disease, like severe aortic insufficiency or primary severe mitral regurgitation," he added. (tctmd.com)
  • Valve disease was common: aortic, mitral, and tricuspid regurgitation were seen in 32%, 28%, and 24% of patients. (tctmd.com)
  • These days it is caused mainly by degenerative diseases resulting in aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation, which tend to increase with age. (raconteur.net)
  • We need to increase our use of valve repair techniques, particularly for some types of mitral regurgitation," says Professor Chambers. (raconteur.net)
  • Coronary artery disease -- Mitral stenosis -- Mitral regurgitation -- Aortic valvular disease -- Thoracic surgery for non-neoplastic disease -- Lung cancer -- Solitary pulmonary nodule -- Dissecting aortic aneurysm -- IX. (stanford.edu)
  • Heart valve disease happens when the heart's valves can't open far enough to let blood through (stenosis) or can't close enough to prevent blood from flowing back into the heart (regurgitation). (cardiosmart.org)
  • Blood thinners also should be used in patients at greater risk of stroke with AFib and either native aortic valve disease, tricuspid valve disease or mitral regurgitation. (cardiosmart.org)
  • Further updates involve the use of valve replacement and treatment for mitral regurgitation. (cardiosmart.org)
  • Experts also noted that mitral valve surgery is reasonable for certain patients with severe primary mitral regurgitation. (cardiosmart.org)
  • CardioSmart's Heart Valve Disease Hub provides patients with information and tools to better understand heart valve disease, aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation and more. (acc.org)
  • As a part of the cardiac system, the valve is susceptible to two major conditions: aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation. (healthline.com)
  • Aortic regurgitation occurs if oxygenated blood flows in the wrong direction. (healthline.com)
  • We reporte the importance of neglected aortic and tricuspid regurgitation during the first intervention (31% and 62% respectively). (bvsalud.org)
  • Ergotamine has been associated with numerous vascular complications but only rarely with fibrosing disorders or valvular heart disease. (nih.gov)
  • The surgically excised mitral and aortic valves were involved by a proliferative process that was strikingly similar to lesions described in patients with carcinoid heart disease and methysergide-associated valvular disease. (nih.gov)
  • We argue the case for early pre-emptive intervention in selected, asymptomatic individuals with AS or MR, drawing on contemporary perioperative data, predictors of disease progression, and studies of the natural history of degenerative valvular heart disease. (northwestern.edu)
  • Mitral valve disease is the most common valvular disease in developed countries. (frontiersin.org)
  • Clinical signs of carditis include cardiomegaly, new onset heart murmur (usually with mitral or aortic valvular disease), pericardial friction rub, pericardial effusion, and congestive heart failure. (cdc.gov)
  • This review shows that natriuretic peptides have much promise as biomarkers in common valvular heart disease, but the impact of their measurement on clinical practice and outcomes needs to be further assessed in prospective studies before routine clinical use becomes a reality. (nih.gov)
  • Genetic mutations/dysregulation affecting Transforming Growth Factor beta (TGFβ) ligands signaling is found in several neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients with cardiovascular complications, including valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathy, cardiac fibrosis, and arterial aneurysms. (sc.edu)
  • What are the symptoms of (Valvular heart disease)? (wikidoc.org)
  • Valvular stenotic lesions, especially of the mitral valve, can be observed in rheumatic heart disease. (medscape.com)
  • Background - Valvular heart disease still common despite improved health conditions that have reduced the rheumatic fever incidence. (bvsalud.org)
  • Valvular reoperation is required in 15% of cases during the evolution of an operated valve disease. (bvsalud.org)
  • Methods - This is a retrospective study included 45 patients who were admitted to the cardiology department of University Hospital center of Oran, from January 2011 to July 2013 and who had previously operated valvular disease requiring another surgical valvular reoperation. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusion - Cardiac reoperations may occur during the course of valvular heart disease. (bvsalud.org)
  • A good initial cardiac evaluation before surgery on the mitral or aortic valve is essential to overcome the problem of neglected valvular disease reoperation. (bvsalud.org)
  • At this institution, of rheumatic carditis and valvular heart the workup for patients with suspected IE disease remains limited due to the lack of includes 3 to 5 sets of blood cultures, haemot nationwide epidemiological studies. (who.int)
  • Up until about a decade ago, the emphasis was on the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, Rizik says. (azpbs.org)
  • Amet suffers from chronic rheumatic heart disease, aortic insufficiency, coronary artery disease and third level mitral valve prolapse, and urgently needs a heart valve transplant. (khpg.org)
  • Some of the more common heart diseases include coronary artery disease , congestive heart failure, vascular disease, arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), valve diseases and congenital heart defects . (baycare.org)
  • The most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD) , a narrowing of one or more of the arteries that supply blood to the heart. (baycare.org)
  • BayCare strives to educate members of the Tampa Bay area community about making lifestyle adjustments to minimize the chances of high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, vascular disease, and coronary artery disease. (baycare.org)
  • Assessment of coronary artery disease risk in 5463 patients undergoing cardiac surgery: when is preoperative coronary angiography necessary? (who.int)
  • Preoperative CCAs were evaluated for the presence of significant coronary artery disease (CAD). (who.int)
  • To describe the dynamics of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) from preoperative evaluation to 6-month follow-up in patients undergoing aortic valve intervention, and to evaluate NT-proBNP with regard to 1-year mortality. (diva-portal.org)
  • METHODS: We studied 5463 patients undergoing aortic valve surgery, mitral valve surgery, or septal myectomy with or without coronary artery bypass grafting from 2001 to 2010. (who.int)
  • A second update regards the use of blood thinners in patients with valve disease and atrial fibrillation. (cardiosmart.org)
  • For example, blood thinners plus a vitamin K antagonist are recommended for patients with atrial fibrillation and rheumatic mitral stenosis. (cardiosmart.org)
  • and (4) to the left ventricle have physiology similar to that of aortic insufficiency. (medscape.com)
  • Arterial insufficiency -- Carotid disease -- Abdominal aortic aneurysm -- Venous disease -- Noninvasive vascular diagnostic laboratory -- VIII. (stanford.edu)
  • Though the markets for transcatheter repair and implantation devices have both experienced rapid growth in recent years, as of 2015, the majority of the U.S. market for transcatheter heart valve devices is represented by transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) devices. (prnewswire.com)
  • Over the past two decades, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has been established as a viable alternative treatment to deal with severe aortic stenosis in patients at risk of open-heart surgery. (frontiersin.org)
  • IgG4-related disease of the mitral and aortic valves presenting as rapid, recurrent prosthetic valve failure. (bvsalud.org)
  • Recent studies have shown that BNP concentrations are also increased with disease of the mitral and aortic valves. (bmj.com)
  • Indications: INSPIRIS RESILIA Aortic Valve - For use in replacement of native or prosthetic aortic heart valves. (edwards.com)
  • KONECT RESILIA Aortic Valved Conduit - For use in replacement of native or prosthetic aortic heart valves and the associated repair or replacement of a damaged or diseased ascending aorta. (edwards.com)
  • I am dedicated to improving the outcome of patients with these conditions, particularly with less invasive treatments involving cardiac catheterization (transcatheter devices to treat the aortic and mitral valves). (dukehealth.org)
  • Adam's Free Patient eBooks - Download 10+ free eBooks about heart valve disease and treatment options for aortic, mitral, pulmonary and tricuspid valves. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
  • But valve disease, when one or more of the heart's valves is thickened or damaged, affecting the flow of blood through the heart, remains a serious problem. (raconteur.net)
  • The objective of the PROGRESS trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Edwards SAPIEN 3, SAPIEN 3 Ultra, and SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA transcatheter heart valves compared with clinical surveillance in patients with moderate, calcific aortic stenosis (AS). (edwards.com)
  • The Edwards SAPIEN 3 and Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra transcatheter heart valves are investigational devices when used in patients with moderate aortic stenosis. (edwards.com)
  • One of the valves, the mitral valve, sometimes has "floppy" flaps and doesn't close tightly. (wikidoc.org)
  • A buildup of calcium on the aortic or mitral valves, which causes the valves to thicken. (wikidoc.org)
  • Heart valve disease includes a range of conditions that occur when any of the heart's valves don't work properly. (cardiosmart.org)
  • Since then, Adam has not had any issues with either his aortic or pulmonary valves which were replaced during the operation. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
  • Of these, 3,385 (14.9%) were minimally invasive procedures (MIPs) and 2,379 (10.5%) were isolated minimally invasive aortic valves. (medscape.com)
  • There were no significant differences in the microbiology of PVE affecting mitral or aortic valves or in cases of early and late PVE. (lu.se)
  • Over time, inflammation, atherosclerosis and calcification thicken the aortic valve leaflets and restrict mobility. (medscape.com)
  • Filtration Rate less than 30 mL/ min / 1.73 m²), chronic lung diseases requiring constant intake of corticosteroids and bronchodilators, multifocal atherosclerosis (grade 3 chronic lower limb ischemia, stenosis of the carotid arteries more than 50%, prior and planned interventions on the abdominal aorta, carotid arteries or arteries of the lower extremities). (who.int)
  • M. genitalium in a prosthetic heart valve of a woman who sought care lacks a cell wall, making -lactam, fosfomycin, and in Switzerland for acute aortic valve dysfunction 3 years glycopeptide antimicrobials ineffective ( 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • We retrospectively identified patients with symptomatic mitral bioprosthetic valve dysfunction ( n = 58) and failed annuloplasty rings ( n = 14) who underwent redo SRMVR ( n = 36) or TAMVI ( n = 36). (frontiersin.org)
  • Excessive consumption of diet soda could raise the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated Steatotic liver disease (MASLD), the most common form of chronic liver disease. (medicaldaily.com)
  • In addition to senile aortic stenosis, bicuspid aortic valve disease is a major etiology referred for surgery. (medscape.com)
  • Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. (merckmanuals.com)
  • The differential diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever is broad due to the various symptoms of the disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Years ago, rheumatic fever was the main cause of heart valve disease. (raconteur.net)
  • Before doctors started giving their patients antibiotics, rheumatic fever was the single biggest cause of valve disease. (wikidoc.org)
  • Evidence of preceding group A streptococcal infection is an integral part of the Jones criteria for ARF diagnosis unless the patient has chorea (which may occur months after the inciting infection) or indolent rheumatic heart disease (see Diagnosis). (medscape.com)
  • [ 20 ] though isolated echocardiographic disease of the aortic valve is uncommon with rheumatic heart disease. (medscape.com)
  • In patients with chronic rheumatic heart disease, electrocardiography may show left atrial enlargement secondary to mitral stenosis. (medscape.com)
  • Heart disease may also be the result of a defect present since birth (congenital heart disease) or an infection (including pericarditis, myocarditis or endocarditis). (baycare.org)
  • Predictors for S. aureus as the cause of PVE were end-stage renal disease, intravenous drug use, mechanical valve, and tricuspid localization of endocarditis. (lu.se)
  • I specialize in and am very interested in treating patients with heart valve conditions, such as aortic or mitral valve disease, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). (dukehealth.org)
  • The natriuretic peptides correlate with measures of disease severity and symptomatic status and also can be used to predict outcome. (nih.gov)
  • Severe symptomatic heart valve disease is fatal if left untreated, but timely intervention can prolong survival. (raconteur.net)
  • There is some risk to doing a stress test with somebody already symptomatic from aortic stenosis. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
  • In this study, transapical transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve implantation (TAMVI) was compared with surgical redo mitral valve replacement (SRMVR) in terms of clinical outcomes. (frontiersin.org)
  • There have been a relatively small number of reports pertaining to the clinical outcomes and echocardiographic findings following TAMVI or surgical redo mitral valve replacement (SRMVR) for degenerated bioprosthetic valve or failed annuloplasty rings. (frontiersin.org)
  • Since 2019, we've been seeing more transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs) performed in the United States than surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). (medscape.com)
  • As a result of improved medical and surgical management of congenital cardiovascular malformations, about 90% of children born with congenital heart diseases now live into neonatal, postnatal and adult stages of life. (sc.edu)
  • Surgical wound infection -- Priorities in evaluation of the acute abdomen -- Surgical infectious disease -- Risks of blood-borne disease -- Sepsis -- Frailty -- II. (stanford.edu)
  • 3. Concomitant interventions on the heart (coronary artery bypass grafting, coronary heart disease treatment, surgical reconstruction of a left ventricular aneurysm) and thoracic aorta. (who.int)
  • Results A total of 22,766 aortic valve surgical procedures were performed in this 18-year timeframe. (medscape.com)
  • In these cases, classic murmurs may not be appreciated on physical exam, and valve disease is found solely by echocardiography/Doppler studies. (cdc.gov)
  • Dr Rahman Haley has an interest in adult heart valve disease, particularly complex mitral and aortic valve disease, and transoesophageal echocardiography. (rbht.nhs.uk)
  • In patients with a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), these degenerative changes occur at an earlier age as a consequence of the abnormal hemodynamics across the valve leaflets. (medscape.com)
  • In the case of degenerative mitral valve disease, robotic and thoracotomy approaches have become the norm, while the protocol for aortic valve disease is more complex. (medscape.com)
  • The aortic valve is located between the aorta and the heart's left ventricle. (healthline.com)
  • This disease affects the blood's ability to effectively move into the aorta, and blockage may occur. (healthline.com)
  • Combined procedures, including concomitant surgery on the aorta, mitral valve, tricuspid valve, and arrhythmia surgery increased over time as well. (medscape.com)
  • One-quarter had severe aortic stenosis, and 4% had severe mitral stenosis. (tctmd.com)
  • A study in Vienna recently showed that patients with severe aortic stenosis have their symptoms detected sooner and therefore their symptoms are less severe when they are seen within a heart valve clinic compared to those referred from other clinics. (raconteur.net)
  • Many with severe aortic stenosis, who would do well with surgery, are not being referred to a surgeon largely because of age alone," Professor Chambers claims. (raconteur.net)
  • For example, there's strong evidence that TAVR is a reasonable option instead of surgery for high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. (cardiosmart.org)
  • In her email, Nikki asks, "My 16-year-old son has a bicuspid aortic valve with severe aortic stenosis. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
  • 5. Patients with musculoskeletal conditions with severe movement disorders and diseases of the central nervous system, accompanied by cognitive disorders (disorientation, inability to independently reach the destination). (who.int)
  • Our leading specialists are recognized as national innovators in the latest therapies and non-invasive procedures for a whole host of diseases and disorders related to the cardiac and vascular systems. (enh.org)
  • She now focuses on research connected with mechanical circulatory support, cardiac and lung transplantation, and heart valve disease. (rbht.nhs.uk)
  • On November 24, 2021, we announced that HeartValveSurgery.com sponsored the cardiac surgery of Baby Alfred , a 7-month old boy from Nigeria who suffers from Tetralogy of Fallot, a complex form of heart valve disease. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
  • The combination of disease state, concomitant cardiac disease, age, comorbid conditions, and procedure type define a different paradigm for decision making in aortic valve disease. (medscape.com)
  • Cardiac hydatid cysts are uncom- ventricle, local intracavitary rupture is shells protect them from environmental mon in cases of hydatid disease. (who.int)
  • Regardless of the etiology, calcification of the aortic valve leads to stenosis, inevitably resulting in a fixed obstruction to LV emptying. (medscape.com)
  • The overall goal is to determine the cell-specific role of TGF-beta2 and its downstream mechanisms in development of congenital heart defects and adult aortic and mitral valve disease. (sc.edu)
  • Because congenital problems often require lifelong follow-up care, our team also includes adult congenital heart disease specialists. (centrahealth.com)
  • For many of our congenital heart disease patients, care begins in the womb and continues through adulthood. (centrahealth.com)
  • Thanks to advanced imaging technology, many babies are diagnosed with congenital heart disease before birth. (centrahealth.com)
  • But people born with congenital heart disease have a higher risk of certain cardiovascular problems later in life, even if they were treated during childhood. (centrahealth.com)
  • Our board-certified adult congenital heart disease specialists are here to monitor - and help you maintain - lifelong heart health. (centrahealth.com)
  • Congenital conditions have also been known to cause aortic stenosis. (healthline.com)
  • Interventional Cardiology is a subspecialty of cardiology that focuses on the diagnosis and medical treatment of adult patients with acute and chronic forms of cardiovascular disease via minimally-invasive catheter-based therapy. (providence.org)
  • Biomarkers have been shown to have utility in the management of cardiovascular disease such as heart failure and acute coronary syndromes. (nih.gov)
  • Appendicitis -- Gallbladder disease -- Pancreatic cancer -- Acute pancreatitis -- Diagnosis and therapy of chronic pancreatitis -- Portal hypertension and esophageal varices -- Gastroesophageal reflux disease -- Esophageal cancer -- Acid-peptic ulcer disease -- Small bowel obstruction -- Intestinal ischemia -- Diverticular disease of the colon -- Acute large bowel obstruction -- Inflammatory bowel disease -- Upper gastrointestinal bleeding -- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding -- Colorectal polyps -- Colorectal carcinoma -- Anorectal disease -- Inguinal hernia -- Bariatric surgery -- IV. (stanford.edu)
  • After inges- size, calcification and number of cysts, and acute pericarditis and mimic acute tion, larvae pass the intestine and reach integrity of the cyst, and effect of the coronary syndrome or acute aortic dis- the right side of the heart through the cysts, palpitations and presence of com- section. (who.int)
  • Our physicians are conducting ongoing research to offer the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services available for stroke patients and those who have brain tumors, movement disorders or other neurological diseases. (atlantichealth.org)
  • Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is associated with aortic root (AoR) enlargement in patients with inherited connective tissue disorders. (researchgate.net)
  • citation needed] Minimally invasive heart surgery has been used as an alternative to traditional surgery for the following procedures: Coronary artery bypass Mitral valve repair Mitral valve replacement Aortic valve replacement Atrial septal defects Hybrid coronary revascularization A cannula with a pump and vacuum action is fed up through an artery in the groin to reduce the stress on the heart so that it may still function during the operation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Background Minimally invasive surgery has become a routine approach for aortic valve disease over the last 18 years at the Cleveland Clinic. (medscape.com)
  • Cleveland Clinic outcomes with minimally invasive approaches to the aortic valve are reviewed. (medscape.com)
  • Conclusions A programmed approach to minimally invasive aortic valve surgery (MIAVS) with careful patient selection, appropriate use of preoperative imaging, and selective conversion to sternotomy when necessary, allows for aortic valve replacement (AVR) and a wide range of concomitant procedures to be performed safely in a large number of patients. (medscape.com)
  • While minimally invasive approaches to aortic and mitral valve surgery have evolved in parallel, there are unique considerations that inform the choice of incision for such patients. (medscape.com)
  • Also, valve disease may lead to heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy), an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and blood clots. (wikidoc.org)
  • Transapical transcatheter mitral valve-in-valve implantation (TAMVI) is now regarded as a promising alternative treatment for patients with degenerated bioprosthesis or failed annuloplasty ( 3 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Advances in prevention, diagnosis, screening and treatment of cardiovascular disease depend on research discoveries. (enh.org)
  • Written by a team of health experts, these guidelines address a few changes to the diagnosis and treatment of heart valve disease since the release of guidelines in 2014. (cardiosmart.org)
  • The wide range of changes in the epidemiology, bacteriology services offered include paediatrics, intert and clinical presentation of IE [ 3-11 ] as nal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, well as major advances in the diagnosis and neurosurgical sciences, and 6 critical care management of this clinical disease [ 1 ]. (who.int)
  • Patients and methods A total of 125 patients (84 women and 41 men, mean age 39.79.6 years) with mild AR at the time of mitral valve surgery were followed for a mean period of 8.425.8 years. (ijsr.net)
  • Conclusion Our findings showed that concomitant mild AR after mitral valve surgery rarely progressed to significant AR over a long follow-up period. (ijsr.net)
  • Postoperative heart failure in the setting of aortic valve surgery results in poor long-term survival. (diva-portal.org)
  • On January 8, 2021, we announced that HeartValveSurgery.com sponsored the heart surgery surgery of Traver , a 22-month-old boy from Uganda who had complex heart disease. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
  • There is also a need to improve access to aortic valve surgery for which the uptake rates vary widely across the country. (raconteur.net)
  • Depending on the type and severity of valve disease, there may be a number of potential treatment options, ranging from lifestyle changes to medication or surgery. (cardiosmart.org)
  • Rising trend of less-invasive aortic valve surgery at Cleveland Clinic. (medscape.com)
  • The primary disease process for which patients are referred for aortic valve surgery remains aortic stenosis. (medscape.com)
  • The major goals of this project are to define cell type specific function and mechanisms of TGF-beta2 in development and progression of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection. (sc.edu)
  • Progressive calcific degeneration of the trileaflet aortic valve is the most common cause of AS, especially in the elderly population. (medscape.com)
  • Assessment of left ventricular diastolic function is useful in risk stratification for patients with cardiovascular disease and can provide a diagnostic clue for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. (medsci.org)
  • Key: A = Anterior left ventricular wall, AMVL = Anterior mitral valve leaflets, I = Inferior left ventricular wall, LA = Left atrium, LV = Left ventricle, PMVL = Posterior mitral valve leaflet. (utoronto.ca)
  • The long term goal also includes an investigation into the role of the three TGFβ ligands in the susceptibility, onset, and progression of adult cardiovascular diseases. (sc.edu)
  • However, if the symptoms go untreated/undiagnosed, death via heart disease is the most likely outcome. (invisiblepeople.tv)
  • From sophisticated genetic testing to the latest imaging techniques, our integrated cardiovascular team uses cutting-edge tools to determine risk and detect heart disease in its earliest stages. (enh.org)
  • My research focus is on gaining an understanding of the unique and redundant biological function and properties of the three transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) ligands and their signaling mechanisms in cardiovascular development and homeostasis and in disease pathogenesis. (sc.edu)
  • Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death and morbidity in the United States. (sc.edu)
  • The management of cardiovascular disease used to include x-rays. (azpbs.org)
  • Depending on patients' cardiovascular risk and their specific type of valve disease, experts highlight the importance of blood thinners to reduce risk of complications. (cardiosmart.org)
  • We have a strong commitment to educating members of the community about maintaining the health of their hearts and preventing the onset of cardiovascular conditions like heart disease. (baycare.org)
  • Maintain a healthy weight - Obesity contributes to developing cardiovascular disease. (baycare.org)
  • Up to 4% of pregnancies may have cardiovascular complications despite no known prior disease. (medscape.com)
  • The European Society of Cardiology has published guidelines on the management of cardiovascular disease during pregnancy. (medscape.com)
  • The 2011 update to the American Heart Association guideline for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women recommends that risk assessment at any stage of life include a detailed history of pregnancy complications. (medscape.com)
  • Methods Cleveland Clinic Cardiovascular Information Registry (CVIR) was searched for aortic valve procedures from 1996 to 2013. (medscape.com)
  • ATSDR received considerable assistance in this work from the Cardiovascular Diseases Branch of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). (cdc.gov)