📌 Heart valve diseases are among the most important causes of weakened heart muscle and circulatory problems.

A valve can experience:

Narrowing → difficulty in blood flow.

Regurgitation → blood flows backward instead of forward.

🔹 Common causes:

⚠️ Rheumatic fever (especially mitral valve).

⏳ Aging and calcification of the valves.

🧬 Congenital valve defects present at birth.

🦠 Bacterial infections of the heart (endocarditis).

💔 Chronic heart muscle disease and high blood pressure.

🔹 Possible symptoms:

Shortness of breath, especially with exertion.

Swelling of the feet or abdomen.

Palpitations and irregular heartbeat.

Chest pain or frequent dizziness.

🔹 Primary diagnosis:

Stethoscope examination.


Electrocardiogram (ECG).

Echocardiography (echocardiography) is the most accurate way to diagnose valvular heart disease.

Treatment:

Medications to reduce symptoms.

Catheterization to widen the valve.

Surgery to replace the valve if necessary.

Advice: If you experience any symptoms such as shortness of breath, palpitations, or swelling, don't delay in consulting a cardiologist.

With Dr. Hussein Abu El-Fotouh, your heart is in safe hands.

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