Question

Aortic valve regurgitation indications for open surgery valve replacement

Answer 1

Indications for open surgery valve replacement in aortic valve regurgitation include severe symptoms, progressive enlargement of the left ventricle, significant decrease in left ventricular function, development of atrial fibrillation, and evidence of infection of the heart valve.

Step-by-step explanation:

Aortic valve regurgitation is a condition in which the aortic valve fails to close properly, causing blood to flow back into the heart instead of forward into the aorta. Indications for open surgery valve replacement in aortic valve regurgitation include:

1. Severe symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue;
2. Progressive enlargement of the left ventricle of the heart;
3. Significant decrease in left ventricular function;
4. Development of atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm);
5. Evidence of infection of the heart valve (endocarditis).