Aorta Valve? I Think You Mean Aortic Valve Stenosis Not Aorta
August 18th, 2008Devon just sent me an email that reads, “I was just diagnosed with aorta valve stenosis. My doctor told me that my aorta valve is narrow and blood is having a hard time getting through my heart. Do all people with aorta valve disorders need surgery?”
In reviewing Devon’s email, I think she may be a bit confused specific to the heart anatomy. Specifically, I believe she is concerned about her aortic valve (show below) not her aorta.
If that is the case, the answer is “No. Not all people diagnosed with aortic stenosis require heart valve surgery.” Like most disorders, there are different diagnosis (mild, severe) and treatments pursuant to patient need.
To help Devon learn more about aortic stenosis (not aorta valve stenosis), I have posted a few links below:
- Aortic Stenosis Information – Symptoms
- Diagram Of Heart Valves In Human Heart
- How Aortic Stenosis Is Diagnosed
- About Aortic Valve Replacement
- Calcified Leaflets – Cause Of Aortic Stenosis
- Video About Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement
I hope this helps. And, I hope I was right about the difference between the aorta valve and the aortic valve.
Keep on tickin!
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| About The Author: Adam Pick is a double, heart valve surgery patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. This unique book integrates clinical research with the personal experiences of 135 former patients to help future patients and their caregivers better understand the problems, the opportunities and the realities of heart valve surgery. To learn more about Adam and his heart valve surgery book, click here. |
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