Abstract
Problems with heart valve function can lead to heart failure and can complicate cardiomyopathies from other causes. This chapter focuses on both primary and secondary valve disease. It describes the causes, symptoms, medical and surgical therapies, and their expected effectiveness.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation |
Subtitle of host publication | Clinical, Pathology, Imaging and Molecular Profiles |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 135-149 |
Number of pages | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319445779 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319445755 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Aortic stenosis
- Heart valve disease
- Heart valve dysfunction
- Mitral regurgitation
- Valve failure
- Valvular cardiomyopathy