0 relating to valves (= flaps that open and close to control the flow of liquids or gases), especially the valves of the heart: --
Ninety-three patients (30 %) had a diagnosis of valvular heart disease and 24 (8 %) had received prosthetic valve replacement.
After repair, a disturbing number of patients develop severe aortic valvular insufficiency in die late follow-up period requiring valve replacement.
Associated lesions were repaired in the same time in 7 pts: partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (5), valvular pulmonary stenosis (1), ductus arteriosus (1).
Additionally, obstructive valvular disease can be detected, as can other factors influencing the left ventricular preload.
Comparative effects of antiplatelet, anticoagulant, or combined therapy in patients with valvular and nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
Valvular location (17/22), was the most common 77%: mitral valve (10/17) tricuspide valve (5/17) and aortic valve (2/17).
The pulse rate should be assessed for an arrhythmic cause, and the character assessed for signs of valvular disease.
Congenital stenosing ring of the left atrio ventricular canal (supra valvular mitral stenosis).
