digoxin and aortic stenosis

He has a Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Moderate Vavular Aortic Stenosis, Severe Aortic Insufficiency, Moderate Aortic Dialation and Mild Left Ventricle Enlargement. He has been symptomatic for a couple of years controlled with 2.0 digoxin twice daily and 2.5 lisinopril twice daily. His energy level took a market decline in August. His peak velocity was measured in February as 3.7 and when we measured again in September (after the decline) it was 4.4.

I am assuming that there is no stenosis and no regurgitation of the valve. If that's the case, the Aortic root needs to be monitored, probably with yearly echo's or other modalities such as MRI or CT. You basically want to postpone doing any surgery on the root as far as possible in case you develop aortic stenosis or aortic regurgitation so that both can be dealt with at the same time.

The symptoms you had of almost passing out are very likely due to the aortic stenosis and you should NOT do strenous exercise as this could lead to sudden death!! Aortic stenosis is a progressive problem and it will only get worse. You likely need the surgery sooner not later and absolutely you should talk to the doctor about the rapid heart rate you are having.

t be serious as mr mild) is usually caused by calcification and aortic sclerosis (mild tr) is also due to calcification and hardening of the valve. With age almost everyone has some calcification. The condition, depending on severity, will cause the heart to work harder with a faster heartrate and can result in chest pain. Low blood pressure can cause dizziness. Mild mr and mild tr indicates insignificant leaking with the mitral valve and the aortic valve (tr..tricuspid).

) Bicuspid valves are especially prone to developing degeneration and calcification, and thus aortic stenosis. Men with aortic stenosis due to bicuspid valves develop symptoms in their 40s and 50s.

If and when the aortic root narrows (stenosis), it can enlarge the left ventrical (pumping chamber) due to an increase of gradient pressure. An enlarged heart can cause arrhythmatic problems (irregular heartbeats) and if untreated the enlarged heart can/will enlarge to a degree that will severly reduce contractility and the heart will fail to pump sufficient blood/oxygen to meet system's demand with congested heart failure.

If the aortic stenosis does not improve, the surgeons can open up the valve through a cath. The good thing about babies, is that their heart is still growing, so maybe he will outgrow it. Is he being monitored closely with doctors? Does he have to have echocardiograms every few months?

My daughter is 2.5Y old,in his color doppeler test the evidence of aortic stenosis has found Report says Aortic valve opening 11.6mm closure ECCENTRAL Thickening ++ Mid systolic closure ABSENT Dimention Aortic root dimeter 15.2mm Left atrium 19.7mm RVID(ed) 11.3mm LVID(ed) 31.1 LVID(es) 19.4mm This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.

I had an aortic valve replacement (tissue valve), due to aortic stenosis, in January 2007, which I was told was unrelated to the AF. And I guess ablation may come up for discussion with the electrocardiologist.

You have mild aortic stenosis. A normal aortic valve normally does not generate any gradient at rest, and maybe only a small gradient with exercise. With this sized valve and your absence of symptoms you need no other treatment other than coronary artery disease prevention ( with a statin and maybe aspirin) and screening echocardiograms every 3-5 years.

Can exercise actually slow down aortic valve stenosis due to an aging bicuspid valve?

I am an 82 year old male with aortic stenosis (the valve remains open),a mitral valve problem, and congestive heart failure who has had a triple bypass and several stents. Is an aortic valve replacement a viable option for me?

of a valve problem, the problem is, if there is a problem would be an aortic valve stenosis. Aorta valve stenosis would also be associated with the enlarged left ventricle. The stenosis can be related to sclerosis of the valve opening (orifice), and is not uncommon with the aging process. An enlarged left ventrical is cardiomyopathy. Hope this helps, if you have any follow up questions feel free to ask.

I recently was diagnosed with the above along with arryhmia and aortic and mitral valve insufficienc. I have low pressure normally so my doctor prescribed 2.5mg of lisinopril. After taking it for 5 nights I've started to experience dizziness when I get up during the night. I also wake up with a dry cough. Tuesday my blood pressure was 86/53. Is there any other treatment for this "mild" case of cardiomyopthy other than blood pressure lowering medicine?

2.7cm, my problem is that one Doctor suggest I have aortic valve replacement and other says no need for surgery now and he wants to put me on medification, CAPTOPRIL.Are you on any medification? what ?

Balloon valvuloplasty may relieve aortic valve stenosis and its symptoms, especially in infants and children. However, in adults, the procedure isn't usually successful, and the valve tends to narrow again even after initial success. For these reasons, doctors rarely use balloon valvuloplasty today to treat aortic valve stenosis in adults, except in patients who are too sick to undergo surgery (may provide a few years of relief without much risk!).

I have increased flow (appearently) across both my pulmonary and aortic valves. 11.2mmHG and 8.4mmHG respectively. Nobody has ever said I had stenosis as the valves appeared fine. Unless I'm understanding this wrong alltogether.

The Cardiologist told me the reality of my condition and that 70% of patients with a bicuspid valve need to get a valve replacement. However, she also mentioned that since I am young, active, healthy, a non smoker, and taking care of it now that I could fall into the 30% category. If this is true, what sort of measures should I be aiming for to prevent surgery? Should I have a very strict diet and exercise regime?

Dear Tam, Based on the echo report information that you have listed, it appears that he has mild residual stenosis of the aortic valve, which does not cause a problem. That said, I tell all of my patients that aortic valve disease is something that you have for life in one way, shape, or form. This valvuloplasty will not last him his whole life, as it will wear out and/or have an inflammatory response from the body that will make the valve leaky, more stenotic, or both.

Calcific aortic stenosis (three leaflets) and congenital bicuspid (two leaflets) aortic valve stenosis account for the overwhelming majority of aortic stenosis. Calcific aortic stenosis, however, affects approximately 2% to 3% of those older than 75 years. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

Can someone with Aortic stenosis (mild) or sclerosis receive anethesia for unrelated surgeries. Im planning for an upcomming surgery for my torn chest muscle and am wondering if this can still be performed?

But, these valves can be complicated by aortic valve stenosis (obstruction), insufficiency (leakage), and prolapse as well as dilation of the aortic root. When you throw aortic valve stenosis into the mix, it does change things somewhat. I typically tell my patients that aortic valve disease is something that will require care for life. That doesn’t necessarily mean that it will require frequent interventions, however.

it says that i have severe inferior wall hypokinesis and a thickened and calcified aortic valve with no aortic stenosis. does this mean i need a aortic valve replacement?

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