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<h2><span style="color: #00826a;">What is Heart Valve Regurgitation?<strong><br />
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<p><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Heart Valve Regurgitation</strong></span> is a condition caused by abnormalities of the heart valve that prevent it from closing properly. This causes blood to flow backward, making the heart work harder to pump enough blood. People with heart valve regurgitation cannot live their daily lives to the fullest because it causes easy fatigue. In some cases, it can lead to death due to heart failure.</p>
<p><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittichai Luangtaweeboon, a specialist in thoracic, vascular, and cardiac surgery at Phyathai 1 Hospital,</strong></span> explains about heart valve regurgitation as follows:</p>
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<h2 style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Causes of Heart Valve Regurgitation</strong></span></h2>
<p style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #000000;">The main causes come from congenital heart defects, such as abnormal heart valve structures, or from diseases such as coronary artery disease, which can cause the heart valve to malfunction.</span></p>
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<h2 style="color: #008080;"><span style="color: #00826a;">Common Symptoms of Heart Valve Regurgitation</span></h2>
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<li>Chest pain</li>
<li>Dizziness, fainting</li>
<li>Easy fatigue, difficulty breathing with exertion</li>
<li>Fatigue, shortness of breath, inability to lie flat</li>
<li>Cough with blood-tinged sputum</li>
<li>Swollen feet, swollen legs with pitting edema, ascites</li>
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<p>We can observe these symptoms and abnormalities. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately for diagnosis.</p>
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<h2><span style="color: #00826a;">Diagnosis of Heart Valve Regurgitation</span></h2>
<p>Currently, heart valve regurgitation can be diagnosed by echocardiogram, which uses high-frequency sound waves. This device sends high-frequency sound waves and simulates images of the heart. This method helps doctors see abnormalities in the heart valve. If a patient is diagnosed with heart valve regurgitation, treatment will depend on the severity of the symptoms as follows:</p>
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<li>For patients with mild symptoms, doctors will treat with diuretics to help improve heart function.</li>
<li>For patients with severe symptoms, doctors will use surgical treatment as follows:
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<li><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Valve Repair Surgery</strong></span> is performed to repair the abnormal heart valve to restore its function, which can only be done in some cases.</li>
<li><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Valve Replacement Surgery</strong></span> is performed if the heart valve cannot be restored to normal function. There are two types:
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<li><em><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Mechanical valves</strong></span> which last a lifetime but require lifelong anticoagulant medication such as Warfarin to prevent blood clotting.</em></li>
<li><em><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Tissue valves</strong></span> which last up to 15 years and are suitable for patients over 70 years old.</em></li>
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<p>The key to treatment, whether valve repair or replacement, is the readiness of technology, equipment, as well as the experience and expertise of the surgeon to provide the best care for the patient.</p>
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<p style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #00826a;"><strong>Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittichai Luangtaweeboon</strong></span><br />
Specialist in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery<br />
Heart Center, Phyathai 1 Hospital</p>


Valvular regurgitation is caused by an abnormality of the heart valve that prevents it from closing properly. This causes blood to flow backward, making the heart work harder to pump enough blood. Patients may feel easily fatigued, experience chest pain, and have swollen feet.

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