Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Heart valve repair is a surgical procedure focused on correcting malfunctioning or damaged heart valves, which are crucial for maintaining proper blood flow through the heart. The heart contains four essential valves—the mitral, tricuspid, aortic, and pulmonary valves—that open and close with each heartbeat to ensure blood moves in the correct direction. When these valves become defective, it disrupts normal circulation, which can lead to serious cardiovascular complications. The primary aim of heart valve repair is to restore valve functionality, preserving the patient's own heart tissue and reducing reliance on artificial valves.
Several conditions can contribute to heart valve damage, including:
Congenital Heart Defects: Some individuals are born with improperly formed valves. For instance, a bicuspid aortic valve (two leaflets instead of the normal three) is a common congenital abnormality.
Rheumatic Fever: This condition, arising from untreated strep throat infections, leads to inflammation and scarring, primarily affecting the mitral valve but can also involve other valves.
Infective Endocarditis: An infection of the heart’s inner lining that often damages valves, causing leaks or obstruction.
Degenerative Diseases: Aging causes wear and tear, leading to calcification and stiffening of valve leaflets, particularly affecting the aortic valve.
Coronary Artery Disease: Reduced blood flow and subsequent damage from heart attacks can indirectly impair valve functionality.
Symptoms of heart valve disease can vary greatly depending on the severity and specific valve affected. Typical symptoms include:
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