Problem: Heart Valve Regurgitation - American Heart Association Read more about regurgitation and specific valves: Mitral regurgitation is leakage of blood backward through the mitral valve each time the left ventricle contracts Aortic valve regurgitation may stem from a congenital heart defect, complications of an infection or other more rare causes
Problem: Aortic Valve Regurgitation - American Heart Association What causes aortic regurgitation? Common causes of severe aortic regurgitation are bicuspid valve disease, congenital abnormalities, primary diseases in the ascending aorta or dilated aortic sinuses Acute aortic regurgitation can be caused from bacterial infections of the heart tissue, after chest trauma or from calcific valve disease
Roles of Your Four Heart Valves - American Heart Association Roles of Your Four Heart Valves To better understand your valve condition and what your health care professional will discuss, it helps to know the role each heart valve plays in healthy blood circulation Every part of the circulatory system must work together to deliver blood, oxygen and nutrients to all tissues
Less Invasive Heart Valve Surgery Options People with high risks and severe aortic valve tightness may be good candidates for a less invasive repair or an alternative treatment called a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
Heart Valve Disease Personal Stories Mark's journey with heart valve disease began in high school, when a heart murmur was detected in a routine physical exam Later in life he was diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis, which ultimately turned severe enough to require valve replacement surgery
Understanding Your Heart Valve Treatment Options Recovery statistics are very good for people who receive proper treatment of their heart valve problems Learn about the different treatment options available
Heart Valve Problems and Causes - American Heart Association Regurgitation: the valve does not close completely allowing blood to flow backward into the chamber Atresia: valve is completely closed Causes of valve problems The causes of valve problems can often be linked to birth defects, related to age or caused by another condition View our heart valve animations library