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1. www.bhf.org.uk › conditions › heart-valve-diseaseHeart valve disease - BHF - British Heart Foundation

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   If your heart valve disease is mild and you have no symptoms, you might not need treatment. Your doctor will usually suggest that you have check-ups, including an echocardiogram , every 3 to 5 years.

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2. bhvs.org › patient-informationPatient information - British Heart Valve Society

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   How long will my heart valve last? This is a bit like the ‘how long is a piece of string’ question. Mechanical valves do not fail and are expected to outlive the youngest patient if no complication like infection develops.

3. www.bhf.org.uk › - › mediaHow I live with Heart Valve Disease - British Heart Foundation

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   The symptoms of heart valve disease vary, depending on which valve is a˜ ected and how badly it has been damaged. People with mild heart valve disease (see pages 22-23) might not notice any symptoms, or may have very few symptoms. But others can experience several common symptoms, caused by problems related to heart valve disease:

4. www.bhf.org.uk › informationsupport › treatmentsHeart valve repair surgery - what to expect - types of repair ...

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   How long will the valve repair last? Will I need more surgery or treatment? What does recovery look like for each surgery? What will happen if I do not have surgery? Is there anything I should avoid before and after surgery? Where can I get more information and support? Can I get any help with day-to-day activities or childcare, during recovery?

5. www.bupa.co.uk › heart-valve-diseaseHeart valve disease: Types, symptoms and causes | Bupa UK

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   The way your heart and circulation work changes when you’re pregnant – your heart soon has to pump harder and faster. If you have valve disease, your heart might have trouble coping. Some women are first diagnosed with valve disease when they become pregnant because they get symptoms for the first time. If you have heart valve disease, you’ll proba...

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   It's important to exercise if you have any type of heart disease. Exercise won’t improve how well your valve works but it will be good for your general health. Your doctor can tell you what type, and how much exercise is safe for you. They may do some exercise stress tests to see how your body responds to exercise and whether it causes new symptoms...

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   You may be able to travel safely but check with your GP or heart specialist before you book a flight. If you have severe symptoms of heart valve disease, you may not be allowed to fly. Your doctor will have to assess your condition and give you the OK. If you’re very breathless or usually have oxygen, you will need to talk to your airline well in a...

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6. patient.info › heart-health › heart-valves-and-valveHeart Valve Disease (Causes, Symptoms and Treatment) - Patient

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   Dec 19, 2021 · What is the treatment for heart valve disease? Any treatment will depend on which valve is affected and the severity of the heart valve problem. Learn more about the treatments for mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation , aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation.

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   Can emphysema be treated with a duckbill valve?

   • NHS England has carefully reviewed the evidence to treat severe emphysema with LVR in adults. We have concluded that there is enough evidence to consider making treatments with both surgery and endobronchial duckbill valves available in centres with an experienced MDT.

   Lung volume reduction by surgery or endobronchial valve for severe

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   Can a person with heart valve disease live a normal life?

   • Many people with heart valve disease can live a normal life for many years, with little treatment. If you’re o ered treatment for heart valve disease, you can discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each treatment with your medical team. The nal decision over which type of treatment you wish to have will always be yours.

   How I live with Heart Valve Disease | British Heart Foundation

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   How long does a tissue valve last?

   • In older people, a tissue valve will often last a lifetime. These valves are made from natural tissue rather than man-made materials, so you won’t need to take anticoagulants for life. Anticoagulants may be recommended for the rst few weeks or months after surgery, until the valve has settled in your heart.

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   What happens if a heart valve is not working properly?

   • Your heart valves help control the direction of your blood flow. If one or more of your heart valves is not working properly it can put extra strain on your heart. If this happens you may need surgery to repair your heart valve. Heart valve repair surgery is different from heart valve replacement surgery because you keep your own heart tissue.

   Heart valve repair surgery - what to expect - types of repair

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   What are the complications of heart valve disease?

   • Complications of heart valve disease include the following. Heart failure. Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). A stroke. Endocarditis – an infection of the lining of your heart. If your body can’t fight off this infection, it can quickly become serious. Seek urgent medical advice if you have any flu-like symptoms or unexplained weight loss.

   Heart valve disease: Types, symptoms and causes | Bupa UK

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   What happens if you have valve disease during pregnancy?

   • The way your heart and circulation work changes when you’re pregnant – your heart soon has to pump harder and faster. If you have valve disease, your heart might have trouble coping. Some women are first diagnosed with valve disease when they become pregnant because they get symptoms for the first time.

   Heart valve disease: Types, symptoms and causes | Bupa UK

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8. www.england.nhs.uk › publication › lung-volumeLung volume reduction by surgery or endobronchial valve for ...

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   Nov 4, 2020 · NHS England has carefully reviewed the evidence to treat severe emphysema with LVR in adults. We have concluded that there is enough evidence to consider making treatments with both surgery and endobronchial duckbill valves available in centres with an experienced MDT.