3 years, 2 months ago
How does a person, such as Robin Williams, get aortic
valve problems? Is it from stenosis, or is it a hereditary condition?
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There are two protypical processes that can affect the aortic valve - aortic stenosis and aortic insufficiency (aortic regurgitation). These two conditions frequently co-exist.
From MayoClinic:
Aortic valve stenosis
Aortic valve stenosis is often not preventable. Some people are born with an already narrowed aortic valve or develop aortic valve stenosis later in life because they were born with a bicuspid aortic valve — one with two flaps (leaflets) instead of three. A bicuspid aortic valve is a major risk factor for aortic valve stenosis.
Aortic valve stenosis Prevention:
Some possible ways to prevent aortic valve stenosis include:
- Take steps to prevent rheumatic fever.
- Address risk factors for coronary artery disease.
Aortic valve regurgitation
Greater risk if the aortic valve has already been damaged by some other condition, such as endocarditis or rheumatic fever. You also have an increased risk if you were born with a unicuspid or bicuspid aortic valve.
Aortic valve regurgitation Prevention:
One possible way to prevent aortic valve regurgitation is to prevent rheumatic fever. You can do this by making sure you see your doctor when you have a sore throat. Untreated strep throat can develop into rheumatic fever. Fortunately, strep throat is easily treated with antibiotics.
From MayoClinic:
Aortic valve stenosis
Aortic valve stenosis is often not preventable. Some people are born with an already narrowed aortic valve or develop aortic valve stenosis later in life because they were born with a bicuspid aortic valve — one with two flaps (leaflets) instead of three. A bicuspid aortic valve is a major risk factor for aortic valve stenosis.
Aortic valve stenosis Prevention:
Some possible ways to prevent aortic valve stenosis include:
- Take steps to prevent rheumatic fever.
- Address risk factors for coronary artery disease.
Aortic valve regurgitation
Greater risk if the aortic valve has already been damaged by some other condition, such as endocarditis or rheumatic fever. You also have an increased risk if you were born with a unicuspid or bicuspid aortic valve.
Aortic valve regurgitation Prevention:
One possible way to prevent aortic valve regurgitation is to prevent rheumatic fever. You can do this by making sure you see your doctor when you have a sore throat. Untreated strep throat can develop into rheumatic fever. Fortunately, strep throat is easily treated with antibiotics.
source(s):
Aortic valve stenosis - Definition
http://mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-valve-stenosis/DS00418
Aortic valve stenosis - Risk Factors
http://mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-valve-stenosis/DS00418/DSECTION=risk-fa...
Aortic valve stenosis - Prevention
http://mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-valve-stenosis/DS00418/DSECTION=prevent...
Aortic valve regurgitation - Definition
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-valve-regurgitation/DS00419
Aortic valve regurgitation - Risk Factors
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-valve-regurgitation/DS00419/DSECTIO...
Aortic valve regurgitation - Prevention
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-valve-regurgitation/DS00419/DSECTIO...
Aortic valve - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_valve
Aortic valve stenosis - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_stenosis
Aortic Regurgitation - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_regurgitation
Aortic valve stenosis - Definition
http://mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-valve-stenosis/DS00418
Aortic valve stenosis - Risk Factors
http://mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-valve-stenosis/DS00418/DSECTION=risk-fa...
Aortic valve stenosis - Prevention
http://mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-valve-stenosis/DS00418/DSECTION=prevent...
Aortic valve regurgitation - Definition
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-valve-regurgitation/DS00419
Aortic valve regurgitation - Risk Factors
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-valve-regurgitation/DS00419/DSECTIO...
Aortic valve regurgitation - Prevention
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/aortic-valve-regurgitation/DS00419/DSECTIO...
Aortic valve - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_valve
Aortic valve stenosis - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_stenosis
Aortic Regurgitation - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aortic_regurgitation
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Aortic vulve is between the left ventricle and the aorta.
There are two protypical processes that can affect the aortic valve.
1) Aortic Stenosis - in which the valve fails to open fully, thereby obstructing blood flow out from the heart.
2) Aortic Insufficiency, also called Aortic Regurgitation, in which the aortic valve is incompetent and blood flows passively back to the heart in the wrong direction.
These two conditions frequently co-exist.
Common causes of aortic stenosis include
Rheumatic fever
Degenerative calcification
Congenital diseases such as bicuspid aortic valve.
Common causes of aortic regurgitation include
Dilation of the aorta,
Previous rheumatic fever,
Infection, i.e. infective endocarditis,
Myxomatous degeneration of the aortic valve,
Marfan's syndrome.
Aortic valve stenosis is often not preventable. Some people are born with an already narrowed aortic valve or develop aortic valve stenosis later in life because they were born with a bicuspid aortic valve — one with two flaps (leaflets) instead of three. A bicuspid aortic valve is a major risk factor for aortic valve stenosis.
Aortic valve stenosis may also be related to age, buildup of calcium deposits on heart valves, a history of rheumatic fever or high cholesterol
There are two protypical processes that can affect the aortic valve.
1) Aortic Stenosis - in which the valve fails to open fully, thereby obstructing blood flow out from the heart.
2) Aortic Insufficiency, also called Aortic Regurgitation, in which the aortic valve is incompetent and blood flows passively back to the heart in the wrong direction.
These two conditions frequently co-exist.
Common causes of aortic stenosis include
Rheumatic fever
Degenerative calcification
Congenital diseases such as bicuspid aortic valve.
Common causes of aortic regurgitation include
Dilation of the aorta,
Previous rheumatic fever,
Infection, i.e. infective endocarditis,
Myxomatous degeneration of the aortic valve,
Marfan's syndrome.
Aortic valve stenosis is often not preventable. Some people are born with an already narrowed aortic valve or develop aortic valve stenosis later in life because they were born with a bicuspid aortic valve — one with two flaps (leaflets) instead of three. A bicuspid aortic valve is a major risk factor for aortic valve stenosis.
Aortic valve stenosis may also be related to age, buildup of calcium deposits on heart valves, a history of rheumatic fever or high cholesterol
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Symptoms of aortic insufficiency is bounding pulse, chest pain which is called angina type and under the chest bone, pain may move to other areas of the body, crushing, pressing, pressure, density . pain increases with exercise and goes away with rest, fainting, fatigue, excessive tiredness, irregular, rapid, racing, pounding, or fluttering heartbeat, palpitations, shortness of breath with exertion or when lying down, weakness, especially with activity. Treat strep infections treated promptly to prevent rheumatic fever, which can lead to aortic insufficiency. Aortic insufficiency caused by other often can not be avoided, but some complications can be. Follow the provider's treatment recommendations for conditions that may cause valve disease. Notify the provider if you have a family history of congenital heart disease. control of blood pressure is particularly important if you are at risk of aortic regurgitation.
http://www.insideheart.com/aortic-valve-insufficiency.html