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Yes. It ticks like a clock. Sometimes loud enough for others to hear it especially in a quiet room. You can wear an analog watch (a watch with hands, not digital) and blame the noise on the watch when around other people (like in a meeting). After having the valve for a while you will begin to get used to the noise and naturally disregard it. I hope this helps.
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Where can someone get a mitral valve replacement done?
You can get a mitral valve replacement done at a surgical institute or hospital by a qualified surgeon. You can learn more about mitral valve replacement online at the Wikipedia.
Will CPR or Defibrillation work on someone with a mechanical Mitral Valve?
Yes, CPR and defribrillation will work on someone with a mechanical mitral valve.
What risks are involved with mitral valve replacement?
Risks specifically associated with mitral valve replacement include embolism, bleeding, and operative valvular endocarditis.
What benefits result from mitral valve replacement?
Patients treated by mitral valve replacement for mitral insufficiency can expect relief of symptoms. Improvement in myocardial function is not likely, but the current status is preserved.
Would having a mechanical mitral valve be considered a heart condition?
Having a mechanical mitral valve is considered a condition affecting the heart, but it is not a primary heart condition. Rather, it is a treatment for a different underlying heart condition, such as mitral valve disease or regurgitation. The mechanical valve is a prosthetic device used to replace a malfunctioning or damaged natural mitral valve.
What are the normal results of mitral valve replacement?
Patients treated by mitral valve repair for mitral insufficiency can expect improved myocardial function and relief of symptoms.
What is mitral valve replacement used to treat?
Mitral valve repair is performed to improve the function of the diseased valve so that it correctly controls the direction of blood flow.
What is the CPT code for replacement mitral valve with cardiopulmonary bypass with prosthetic?
33430
Status post mitral valve replacement icd9 code?
v45.89
How is a mitral valve insufficiency first detected?
When the doctor listens to the heart sounds, mitral valve insufficiency is generally recognized by the sound the blood makes as it leaks backward. It sounds like a regurgitant murmur.
How is mitral valve stenosis diagnosed?
Mitral valve stenosis is diagnosed by history, physical examination , listening to the sounds of the heart (cardiac auscultation), chest x ray , and ECG.
What is mitral valve replacement?
Cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgeons perform mitral valve repair. Surgeons are trained during their residency to perform these procedures, although a certain level of skill is required for perfection of the technique.
