Heart Articles A-Z

Lung Problems After Mitral Valve Replacement

Possible lung problems after mitral valve replacement surgery include bleeding, lung failure, and pneumonia. The information in this eMedTV segment describes how lung failure after mitral valve replacement is treated.

Lung Problems, Inluding Pneumonia and Lung Failure -- Aortic Valve Replacement Risks

This clip discusses lung problems, including pneumonia and lung failure, with this procedure.

Major Aortic Valve Replacement Complications

This clip covers some of the major complications associated with heart valve replacement.

Major Complications -- CABG

This video describes minor complications that may result from this procedure.

Major EPS Complications

This video covers the major complications that could occur with this procedure.

Major Mitral Valve Replacement Complications

This clip covers some of the major complications associated with heart valve replacement.

Major Pacemaker Placement Complications

This video clip introduces major complications with this procedure and possible outcomes.

Major TEE Complications

This clip features some of the major complications that can occur with this procedure.

Mechanical Versus Tissue Aortic Valves

This video discusses the advantages and disadvantages of mechanical and tissue valves.

Mechanical Versus Tissue Mitral Valves

This video discusses the advantages and disadvantages of mechanical and tissue valves.

Medication Risk With Aortic Valve Replacement

Minimizing medication risk with aortic valve replacement involves patients telling their doctors about any allergies they might have. This eMedTV resource discusses possible medication risks associated with aortic valve replacement.

Medication Risk With Mitral Valve Replacement

Minimizing medication risk with mitral valve replacement surgery involves telling your doctor about any allergies you may have. This eMedTV Web page explains the potential medication risk associated with mitral valve replacement surgery.

Minor Aortic Valve Replacement Complications

This interactive video discusses possible minor complications with heart valve replacement.

Minor Complications -- CABG

This video clip discusses possible minor complications with this procedure.

Minor Complications -- TEE

This clip lists some of the possible minor complications of this procedure.

Minor EPS Complications

This video clip discusses possible minor complications.

Minor Mitral Valve Replacement Complications

This interactive video discusses possible minor complications with heart valve replacement.

Minor Pacemaker Placement Complications

This video offers information on some of the possible minor complications of this procedure.

Mitral Stenosis

Mitral stenosis is the narrowing of the heart's mitral valve. The information contained in this eMedTV resource explains how the mitral valve works, as well as the health risks that may develop with this condition.

Mitral Valve Disease Overview

The mitral valve is in the left side of the heart, and connects the upper chamber of the heart to the lower chamber. This clip talks about what happens when mitral valves don't work correctly.

Mitral Valve Failure After Mitral Valve Replacement

Mitral valve failure after mitral valve replacement occurs in less than 1 out of 100 patients. This eMedTV resource covers some possible causes of mitral valve failure after mitral valve replacement, such as blood clots forming on the new valve.

Mitral Valve Problems

There are two types of mitral valve problems: stenosis and insufficiency. This video clip offers an in-depth look at both of these.

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Mitral valve prolapse occurs when leaflets abruptly bulge back into the atrium as the heart beats. This eMedTV Web page describes the anatomy behind the condition, explains how it is diagnosed, and discusses a person's prognosis.

Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment

As this eMedTV article explains, treating mitral valve prolapse may involve the use of beta blocker drugs for people with mitral valve prolapse and chest pain. This segment discusses the treatments for this condition, such as medication and surgery.

Mitral Valve Regurgitation

When mitral valve regurgitation occurs, the heart's mitral valve does not close properly. This eMedTV article explains how this condition allows blood to leak backwards into the left atrium, possible symptoms, treatment options, and more.

Mitral Valve Replacement

Mitral valve replacement surgery involves replacing a defective or diseased mitral valve with a new valve. This eMedTV article discusses medical conditions that may be treated with this surgery, such as mitral valve stenosis.

Mitral Valve Replacement

This interactive video shows what will happen during a mitral valve replacement.

Mitral Valve Replacement and Moving to the Operating Room

For those people about to have mitral valve replacement surgery, moving to the operating room can be stressful. This eMedTV Web page describes what is seen and heard after moving to the operating room for a mitral valve replacement.

Mitral Valve Replacement Anesthesia

Anesthesia for mitral valve replacement puts the recipient into a deep sleep, so they are unaware of pain. The information in this eMedTV resource explains how mitral valve replacement anesthesia is administered.

Mitral Valve Replacement Complications

Minor complications of mitral valve replacement include nausea and vomiting and minor bleeding or bruising. This portion of the eMedTV archives also discusses major mitral valve replacement complications, such as heart attack and loss of life.

Mitral Valve Replacement Complications -- Final Thoughts

This clip gives some final thoughts on possible complications with heart valve replacement.