How does treatment for other valve problems affect mitral valve stenosis treatment?
A problem with the aortic valve will limit the treatment options for mitral valve stenosis. Because the only way to treat aortic valve malfunctions is through valve replacement surgery, it follows that other valve problems occurring with aortic valve problems will also be treated surgically. However, when you replace more than one valve during surgery, you are at increased risk for a shorter life span. The cause of the mitral valve malfunction can become important in deciding treatment. It may be possible to repair the mitral valve, which is preferable to replacing both valves. Unfortunately, however, it is sometimes impossible to determine either through echocardiograms or angiography whether the mitral valve can be repaired or must be replaced. Often the decision to repair or replace is made during the surgery itself. Because multiple valve replacement surgery carries a greater risk of death than single valve replacement, the doctor will usually recommend waiting as long as possible
A problem with the aortic valve will limit the treatment options for mitral valve stenosis. Because the only way to treat aortic valve malfunctions is through valve replacement surgery, it follows that other valve problems occurring with aortic valve problems will also be treated surgically. But when you replace more than one valve during surgery, you are at increased risk for a shorter life span. The cause of the mitral valve malfunction can become important in deciding treatment. It may be possible to repair the mitral valve, which is preferable to replacing both valves. Unfortunately, though, it is sometimes impossible to determine either through echocardiograms or angiography whether the mitral valve can be repaired or must be replaced. Often the decision to repair or replace is made during the surgery itself. Because multiple valve replacement surgery carries a greater risk of death than single valve replacement, the doctor will usually recommend waiting as long as possible before
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