Valvular Disorders Treament

Question 1

Treatment is aimed at preventing or managing complications and symptoms. Medications often used to treat valvular disorders include:

Answer 1

• diuretics
• antidysrhythmics
• vasodilators
• angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
• beta-adrenergic blocking agents
• anticoagulants
  (decrease the workload on the heart).

Question 2

Additional strategies may include the following measures:

Answer 2

• Oxygen therapy
• Lifestyle modifications (e.g., low-sodium diet, tobacco cessation, limited alcohol consumption)
• Surgical valve repair (e.g., balloon valvuloplasty)
• Prosthetic valve replacement (e.g., mechanical or biological pig, cow, or human valve)
• Prophylactic antibiotic therapy prior to invasive procedures (e.g., dental procedures or surgery)