Does anyone have a checklist on conditions having to do with failure of the Bjork-Shiley heart valve? I?
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Bjork-Shiley valve is a mechanical valve, requiring life long anticoagulants. If the anticoagulants are not given in proper doses it can lead to thromboembolism (blood clot). Or as such the anticoagulant itself may predispose to bleeding manifestations.Susceptibility to infection is also more. This valve is preferred only in younger patients.\n\nA good description of the pathophysiology of valve failure is given in http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic797.htm
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Please have your friend talk to his doctor.  Mitral valve prolapse is a condition that needs monitoring.  It is important that your firend work with his doctor about the problem.  \n\nThey may suggest surgery or just watchful waiting.  They may also suggest antibiotics prior to dental work.\n\nMy guess is the V would depend on the MVP and his other health issues viewed together.
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1) OK\n2) B - Blood enters the right atrium and pass through right atrio-ventricular valve (tricuspid), then pulmonary valve, left atrio-ventricular valve (mitral) and aortic valve.\nhttp://www.guidant.com/condition/heart/heart_valves.shtml\n3) OK
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They are doing wonderful surgeries that are not as invasive, with much less recovery time at the Clevland Clinic on mitral valve replacement. There is a doctor there who was the first to develop it. Click on Clevland Clinic's web site. Good luck and prayers to your grandma.
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Probably not...some heart valve problems are hereditary, but if his was caused by the disease, chances are , in this case, it is not.
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When under alot of pressure and stress I've had two in a month.  Usually one is really light.  But it's always best to go and see a doctor if you feel something may be wrong.
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Are you saying that you have signs of a heart murmur? Have you checked your own heart beat with a stethoscope and check your blood pressure? A systolic murmur would include uncoordinated heart beats at the start of systole due to valvular problems in the heart...the 1st "lubb" sound you hear while taking someone's b/p. Have a nurse or doctor check it out before you assume. When I thought I was have a referred pain to my heart from on my left arm, my ECG proved me wrong. Get an Electrocardiogram done, if the PR interval and QRS complex shows atrial fibrillation with f-waves, then, you may be right. Otherwise, get the stress test to be sure. I am getting one done in a couple of weeks to double check. It's always good to check on one's health when in suspicion of any irregularities.
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I am not a med student but I have a st jude pacemaker. Are you having problems with your equip? I have had to have my wires replaced twice and now the new set is fractured, I clotted the first time so my cardiologist says that when he changes them he will have to open my chest and put me on the by-pass machine so that he won't disturb any of the clotted area.....I' m really worried about it.
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It's normal to have heart palpitations like you described now and then.  Mitral valve prolapse means that one of the valves on the left side of your heart stretches back after it closes, instead of laying fully flat and flush.  As long as the valve is able to close, your heart can function perfectly normally.  This is a very common condition in women, especially those who have had children.  You should regularly see a doctor, who will be able to monitor you for new heart murmurs, which could indicate further valve damage.  \n\nTo avoid endocarditis (infection of the heart valves, a special risk in valvular conditions), consider taking an antibiotic before having dental work, or any other invasive procedure which could cause bleeding.  You don't want bacteria to get into your blood, since they seem to stick easily to damaged heart valves.
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Some faulty pacemakers have been recalled.  Two kinds of faulty are composed of irritating materials (seldom nowadays) or faulty with regard to electronic function.\n\nThe closest to "rejection" would be composed of irritating materials, a possible cause of inflamation at the implant site.\n\nHowever, this is completely unlike REJECTION in the case of a transplant.  A transplant is composed of living tissues, which must be matched as well as possible to the recipient.\n\nA perfect match is not always possible, but the chance to save or extend life is possible using drugs that inhibit rejection.  One such medicine is Prednisone, also used for other maladies when it becomes necessary to 'tone down' the immune system.\n\nThat kind of rejection does not happen with artificial implants.\n\nWhether one needs a Pacemaker or not is a matter of medical judgment calling for great expertise, usually an experienced cardiologist.  A 'second opinion' from a different doctor/hospital is worth exploring.  The cheapest way is by consult, where the second doctor reviews the existing records and findings.\n\nThis determination should not come from the surgeon.  However, the surgeon (usually thoracic and cardiopulmonary) is best qualified for implanting a pacemaker.\n\nThere is a need for continuing follow-up by the cardiologist.  Many people have pacemakers.  They need to be careful by avoiding close proximity to microwave ovens and there are other precautions and knowledge which every new recipient must learn, and hopefully the spouse or co-resident.\n\nPacemakers have been making great strides in size and reliability in parallel with developments in electronics and biosafe materials.\n\nPeople with severe allergy problems can be tested ahead of time to see if there will be a problem.\n\nAs far as I know, there is no satisfactory alternative to a pacemaker if you really need one.  It can be a real lifesaver.\n\nThe only long term development which may change this outlook is when medical science discovers better how to "rejuvenate" cardiac nerves and tissues, possibly with stem cells.  And even as we speak there is work being done in this area.\n\nBut a substitute for the pacemaker using these more natural methods is not at hand currently.
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Answer truthfully. When I entered the Navy, I never knew I had a murmur. The MEPS docs found it. Yes they put me thru a bunch of additional tests, but was cleared. Like you, I was born with it, but it had no affect on my life. Was told to eat right, and stay in shape and I should never have an issue with it. I retired from the Navy after 27 years last year.\nThe Navy never had me sign any waivers or such. I have full retiree benefits including medical, bootcamp went fine, and served in a few combat situations (Beirut, Gulf war...)and even some on the ground with Marines, with no difficulties. Make sure it's recorded in your medical records, or you won't get the medical benefits. Also your dental record to get your pre-meds before any dental work.
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I also have MVP.  In my case, the person doing the ECG showed me the fault.  I was able to see the valve failing and allowing blood to flow in the wrong direction.  I'd get another ECG done and request to see the result.  It should be easy as it's just a matter of having them point it out to you on the screen.  I wish you all the best!
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http://www.bioeng.auckland.ac.nz/physiome/images/images_map.php might be your best bet.\n\nAlso, \nhttp://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/images/vsd_heart.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/vsd/vsd_what.html&h=349&w=450&sz=64&tbnid=fxd3FVDlV94MOM:&tbnh=96&tbnw=124&hl=en&start=3&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dheart%2Bin%2Bcross%2Bsection%2Bdetail%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DG\nhttp://www.heartdiseasefocus.com/valvular-heart-disease/heart-valves.php\nand \nhttp://www.heartsite.com/html/the_heart.html\nmight be useful. \n\nYou can also do a Google image search (I did Heart "cross section") for more diagrams.
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See a heart specialist ....I am serious !
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i  think it referer to a problem that doctors are having with some valves that help pump blood in patients hearts. look it up on the internet and you will find it im sure. then thus explain the device and how and when it is used and find out if the the device is agreeable for research to benifit other persons. and why the research is necessary. give that a  go and see if i got it. good luck 2 u mexxxi
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my friend had heart surgery and that happened to her due to an infection 2wks after her surgery.  Or it could be a brisk movement has torn stiches, either way have it checked out asap.
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YEs! Very bad indeed. It can cause ellevated bllod pressure and high risk of blood clot.