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(Q23.1) Congenital insufficiency of aortic valve
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454 048 in individuals diagnosis congenital insufficiency of aortic valve confirmed
13 887 deaths with diagnosis congenital insufficiency of aortic valve
3% mortality rate associated with the disease congenital insufficiency of aortic valve
Diagnosis congenital insufficiency of aortic valve is diagnosed Men are 34.83% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis congenital insufficiency of aortic valve
8 957 (2.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis congenital insufficiency of aortic valve
4 930 (3.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease congenital insufficiency of aortic valve - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features congenital insufficiency of aortic valve
Absence or low individual and public risk
Congenital insufficiency of aortic valve - what does this mean
Congenital insufficiency of aortic valve is a condition in which the aortic valve does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward from the aorta into the left ventricle during ventricular contraction. this backward flow of blood results in an increase in left ventricular pressure and volume, leading to congestive heart failure and other cardiac complications.
What happens during the disease - congenital insufficiency of aortic valve
Congenital insufficiency of aortic valve is caused by a defect in the aortic valve which results in the valve not functioning properly. this defect can be caused by a number of different factors, such as a congenital defect or an acquired defect such as an infection or trauma. the defect causes the valve to become leaky, which results in a decrease in the pressure of the blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta. this decrease in pressure leads to an increase in blood flow back to the left ventricle, resulting in an increase in the volume of blood in the left ventricle and an increase in pressure in the left ventricle. this increased pressure can lead to an increase in the workload of the left ventricle and eventually to heart failure.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Echocardiogram
- Chest X-ray
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) scan
- Blood tests to check for signs of heart failure
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To improve the patient's quality of life and prevent any further complications.
- Prescribe medications to reduce symptoms and improve blood flow.
- Perform cardiac catheterization to assess the severity of the condition.
- Perform surgery to replace the defective valve with a mechanical or biological one.
- Provide lifestyle advice to reduce the risk of complications.
- Provide regular follow-up care to monitor the condition and adjust treatment accordingly.
18 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Congenital insufficiency of aortic valve - Prevention
To prevent congenital insufficiency of the aortic valve, it is important to get regular prenatal checkups and to maintain a healthy lifestyle before and during pregnancy. genetic counseling may also be beneficial for those who have a family history of the condition. additionally, avoiding smoking and alcohol consumption and controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels can help reduce the risk of developing the condition.