Valvular Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What occurs when valves are stenotic?
A
They impede flow and affect cardiac output
2
Q
What occurs when valves are incompetent?
A
Regurgitation of blood
3
Q
What are the main causes of valvular disease?
A
Age
Valve trauma
Ischemic damage
Congenital defects
4
Q
What is the treatment for valvular disease?
A
Maintain/improve function to prevent failure
Surgery
5
Q
What occurs from valvular disease?
A
Stenosis or incompetent valves
