Mitral and Aortic Valve Disease

Combined mitral and aortic valve disease is coexisting disease of both valves (most often rheumatic), with stenotic/regurgitant lesions producing combined pressure/volume overload, dyspnea, and fatigue. Treatment: medical therapy (diuretics/rate control/ACEi); surgical assessment; combined (double) valve surgery or repair when significant symptomatic disease is present; secondary penicillin prophylaxis.

Common Symptoms

Dyspnea/fatigue; combined murmurs; chamber enlargement; history of rheumatic fever

Causes and Pathogenesis

Rheumatic (or degenerative) disease affects both valves, combining pressure and volume overload.

Treatment

Medical therapy; combined valve surgery/repair when symptomatic/significant; secondary prophylaxis

Preventive Measures

Secondary prophylaxis; monitor valve function.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Cardiology/Cardiac-surgery department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.