[Conservative treatment of valvular heart disease in adults]. / Konservative Therapie von Herzklappenvitien im Erwachsenenalter.
Inn Med (Heidelb)
; 65(5): 425-430, 2024 May.
Article
in De
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38436690
ABSTRACT
Currently, there is no specific medication approved for the treatment of valvular heart disease per se. Except for secondary mitral valve insufficiency and tricuspid valve insufficiency in pulmonary hypertension, drug therapy for higher-grade valvular heart disease is limited to diuretic therapy for symptom control. Conservative therapy for comorbidities and potential heart failure can be beneficial regardless of the specific valve lesion. In cases of aortic valve stenosis or insufficiency, controlling arterial hypertension is important. Patients with mitral valve stenosis benefit from rhythm and rate control. Diuretics can help reduce regurgitant volume in patients with primary mitral valve insufficiency and tricuspid valve insufficiency. In addition to drug therapy, maintaining functional capacity is crucial for the outcome of patients. Therefore, it is recommended to engage in active physical activity whenever possible, despite the presence of valvular heart disease.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Heart Valve Diseases
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
De
Journal:
Inn Med (Heidelb)
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Germany