About Valvular Heart Disease 101: Finding a Doctor to help you.
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Heart Valve Problems
Valve Problems: Valvular Heart Disease
The human body is an intricate piece of machinery. One of the main components of our bodies is the heart.
Within the heart alone there are a number of parts that must all work together to create a working organ. When things go wrong with the heart, we call the illness heart disease, and because so many things can go wrong, there are special names for each type of heart disease.
The values are one part of your heart, and when something goes wrong with them, the result is valvular heart disease. By learning about valvular heart disease, you can prevent and treat it more effectively.
Valvular heart disease manifest itself in two main ways-stenosis and regurgitation. Valvular stenosis occurs when the valve has an opening that has become too narrow for the blood to flow through nicely.
Values are how your blood gets in and out of your heart, so this is a major problem. Imagine trying to push all of the water from a garden hose through a straw-it's just too much to take and the water will back up. The same happens in your heart.
The blood dams up behind the value while waiting to be pumped through and the result is an increase in pressure in the heart's chambers.
Too much blood is a bad thing, basically!
The human body is an intricate piece of machinery. One of the main components of our bodies is the heart.
Within the heart alone there are a number of parts that must all work together to create a working organ. When things go wrong with the heart, we call the illness heart disease, and because so many things can go wrong, there are special names for each type of heart disease.
The values are one part of your heart, and when something goes wrong with them, the result is valvular heart disease. By learning about valvular heart disease, you can prevent and treat it more effectively.
Valvular heart disease manifest itself in two main ways-stenosis and regurgitation. Valvular stenosis occurs when the valve has an opening that has become too narrow for the blood to flow through nicely.
Values are how your blood gets in and out of your heart, so this is a major problem. Imagine trying to push all of the water from a garden hose through a straw-it's just too much to take and the water will back up. The same happens in your heart.
The blood dams up behind the value while waiting to be pumped through and the result is an increase in pressure in the heart's chambers.
Too much blood is a bad thing, basically!
The second kind of valvular heart disease, regurgitation
The second kind of valvular heart disease, regurgitation, happens when the values simply do not work well.Your values open and close on a regulated system, and sometimes they simply get out of sync or otherwise do not open and close correctly. The blood then washes back into the heart's chambers. Not enough blood is then pumped to the right place.
Both of these conditions cause your heart to have to work extra hard to keep your body running, and over time the heart is weakened.
There are four main valves in the heart where these problems can manifest-the aortic value, which separates the aorta from the left ventricle; the pulmonic valve, which separates the right ventricle from the pulmonary artery; the mitral valve, which separates the left atrium and ventricle; and the tricuspid valve, which separates the right atrium and ventricle.
Valvular heart disease will show up as a mummer when our doctor listens to your heart and can be diagnosed and treated from there.
Ask your doctor for more information about valvular heart disease and treatment options.
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What Your Doctor Can do for You?
If you have heart disease the most important thing you can do to stay happy and healthy is to see your doctor regularly.A doctor can make sure that you are diagnosed properly, that your medication is adjusted to the right amounts, and that you are doing everything you can to heal your heart once again.
Therefore, a doctor is an extremely important person to have on your side in the battle against heart disease. When choosing a doctor, it is important to pick someone who will have your best interest at heart (no pun intended!).
First, it is important to find a doctor whom you fell comfortable seeing.
Remember that your heart disease isn't going to go away overnight, even with medications and proper diet and exercise. Most likely, you'll have to deal with heart disease for your entire life.
You'll be seeing a doctor every few months if your condition is serious and at least once a year otherwise, so look for someone that makes you feel comfortable.
You might wish to have a doctor who is the same sex as you. You might wish to have a doctor of a certain age.
Voice your concerns if you belong to a group with many doctors, and they should be able to help your find a doctor good for your situation.
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Find a doctor who is knowledgeable about your condition.
Dind a doctor who is knowledgeable about your condition.Doctors usually specialize in one area of the body or another, so if your condition is serious, don't settle for checkups from a family doctor.
They might not notice differences, which could be lethal. Instead, look for a doctor who specializes in working with heart disease patients.
Look for a doctor who will be available to you.
In larger cities, some doctors pride themselves with going through dozens of patients every single day. This is great if you simply need a physical of some sort-but when you need specialized care, this kind of doctor will probably not have enough time to thoroughly check your condition.
When a doctor is rushed, mistakes are made.
It may be a bit pricier, but find a doctor who sees fewer patients every day, and you'll be more likely to spot problems before they happen.
This doctor will also be available to take your call and discuss your worries no matter if you had a scheduled appointment or not.
Choosing the right doctor is a critical part of your overall health strategy and your long term health.
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