valvulitis (Meaning)

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valvulitis (n)

inflammation of a valve (especially of a cardiac valve as a consequence of rheumatic fever)

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Valvulitis, an inflammation of the heart valves, can lead to valve damage and heart failure.
Rheumatic fever, caused by a bacterial infection, can trigger valvulitis, particularly affecting the mitral and aortic valves.
Valvulitis can result in scarring and thickening of the valve leaflets, causing them to malfunction.
Infective endocarditis, a bacterial infection of the heart valves, is a severe form of valvulitis.
The tricuspid valve is less commonly affected by valvulitis compared to the mitral and aortic valves.
Echocardiography, an imaging technique using sound waves, can visualize the heart valves and diagnose valvulitis.
Acute valvulitis involves sudden onset of inflammation, while chronic valvulitis progresses gradually over time.
Valvulitis can cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain.
Treatment for valvulitis may include antibiotics to clear infections, anti-inflammatory medications, and valve repair or replacement surgery.
Advanced valvulitis can lead to irreversible heart damage and complications such as heart failure and strokes.

inflammation of a valve (especially of a cardiac valve as a consequence of rheumatic fever)

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Valvulitis, an inflammation of the heart valves, can lead to valve damage and heart failure.

Rheumatic fever, caused by a bacterial infection, can trigger valvulitis, particularly affecting the mitral and aortic valves.

Valvulitis can result in scarring and thickening of the valve leaflets, causing them to malfunction.

Infective endocarditis, a bacterial infection of the heart valves, is a severe form of valvulitis.