The tricuspid
Pulmonary
Mitral
Aortic.
The fins
When there is no heart valve disease, the flaps open and close normally, ensuring that blood goes in the right direction through the heart. Then, it goes to the other areas of the body.
On the other hand, with the heartbeat, the aforementioned fins begin to open to make way for blood. Likewise, with the heartbeat, the flaps close to prevent blood from returning.
If there is a failure in the opening or closing of any valve, blood flow is affected and the heart can be overloaded. Fortunately, there are effective treatments for most heart valve diseases. Always under the close supervision of your doctor for this or any other heart disease.
Types of Heart Valve Disease
Valve problems:
Reflux
This takes place if the fins do not close completely. This causes the blood to be filtered back. Prolapse is a common reason for regurgitation. The prolapse can be of genetic origin and be associated with other pathologies. Symptoms include arrhythmia, palpitations, and discomfort when breathing.
Stenosis
It happens if the valve fins become thicker, stiffer or stick together. This does not allow you to open all of it. In such a way, it would not be able to pass the necessary blood through the valve.
Atresia
It happens if a valve has not formed properly and does not have an opening for blood to pass.
