Heart Valves
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Heart Valves conditions
Aortic RegurgitationAortic regurgitation is a valve disorder causing backflow of blood into the left ventricle, often identified by a diastolic decrescendo murmur and widened pulse pressure.Aortic StenosisAortic stenosis is the narrowing of the aortic valve opening, causing obstructed blood flow from the left ventricle and leading to symptoms like chest pain and syncope.Mitral RegurgitationMitral regurgitation is a valve disorder causing backflow of blood into the left atrium, often diagnosed by a holosystolic murmur best heard at the apex.Mitral StenosisMitral stenosis is a narrowing of the mitral valve that impairs blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, often caused by rheumatic heart disease.Mitral Valve ProlapseMitral Valve Prolapse is a condition where the mitral valve leaflets bulge into the left atrium during systole, potentially causing mitral regurgitation and palpitations.Tricuspid RegurgitationTricuspid regurgitation is the backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium due to valve leaflet dysfunction, causing right heart volume overload.