Valvular heart disease
Chapters in Valvular heart disease.
- Tricuspid stenosisTricuspid valve stenosis Tricuspid stenosis is a rare condition that may be caused by rheumatic valvular disease, congenital heart disease, Whipple’s disease, or tumors. Rheumatic…
- Tricuspid regurgitation (TR/TI)Tricuspid regurgitation The tricuspid valve separates the right ventricle and the right atrium. It normally consists of three leaflets (anterior, posterior and septal leaflet).…
- Pulmonary regurgitationPulmonary (pulmonic) regurgitation Pulmonary regurgitation is also called pulmonic regurgitation . The majority of all adults exhibit a small pulmonary regurgitation, which is…
- Pulmonary stenosisPulmonary (pulmonic) stenosis Pulmonary stenosis is virtually always a consequence of congenital heart disease. The stenosis can be fixed or dynamic, depending on the underlying…
- Mitral regurgitationMitral regurgitation Causes of mitral regurgitation The most common cause of mitral regurgitation in high-income countries is age-related degeneration of the valvular apparatus.…
- Mitral valve stenosisThe mitral valve The mitral valve separates the left atrium and the left ventricle. The valve is attached to the mitral annulus , which is continuous with annulus fibrosus (the…
- Aortic regurgitationAortic regurgitation Aortic regurgitation implies that the aortic valve leaks during diastole, such that blood regurgitates back from the aorta into the left ventricle. This…
- Aortic stenosisAortic stenosis The aortic valve area is normally 3.0 to 4.0 cm 2 . Aortic stenosis is a progressive disease that leads to a gradual reduction in the orifice area. As the area is…
Tachycardia induced cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy caused by tachycardia A prolonged tachycardia can cause cardiomyopathy with left ventricular dilation. This type of cardiomyopathy, referred to as…
Tricuspid stenosis
Tricuspid valve stenosis Tricuspid stenosis is a rare condition that may be caused by rheumatic valvular disease, congenital heart disease, Whipple’s disease, or tumors. Rheumatic…