No. Many are monitored regularly without immediate treatment, depending on severity and symptoms.
Heart Valve Disease
Conditions
Heart Valve Disease
Heart valve disease occurs when one or more of the heart's valves don't open or close properly. The problem is either narrowing (stenosis) or leaking (regurgitation). It can affect any of the heart's four valves and ranges from mild, monitored conditions to those requiring treatment.
Types of Valve Disease
Common examples include mitral stenosis and aortic stenosis.
- Stenosis: a valve that doesn't open fully, restricting blood flow
- Regurgitation: a valve that doesn't close properly, allowing blood to leak backward
Symptoms
Breathlessness, fatigue, palpitations, or in more advanced cases, swelling or dizziness. Some valve disease is discovered incidentally, without symptoms.
Diagnosis
2D Echo is the primary tool for diagnosing and grading valve disease.
Treatment Overview
Many cases are monitored over time without immediate intervention. When treatment is needed, options depend on the valve and the specific problem.
Balloon Mitral Valvotomy (BMV)
BMV is a catheter-based procedure used to treat mitral stenosis. A balloon widens the narrowed mitral valve, with no open-heart surgery. Dr. Kulin Sheth performs it at Apollo CVHF Hospital, Bodakdev.
When TAVI Is Considered
For certain patients with aortic valve disease, TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) may be an option instead of open surgery.
Frequently asked questions
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Does every valve problem need a procedure?
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Is BMV the same as open-heart surgery?No. It's a catheter-based procedure performed through a blood vessel, without opening the chest.
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How is valve disease usually found?Often during a routine examination (a heart murmur) or an echo done for another reason, though it can also present with symptoms like breathlessness.
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