What is Aortic valve replacement?
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Aortic valve replacement is a cardiac surgery procedure in which a aortic valve is replaced with an alternate healthy valve. Replacement may be needed due to regurgitation of blood flow or narrowing of the valve causing partial blockage of blood flow.
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How do members experience Aortic valve replacement?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aortic valve disorder | 39 | 2 | |
| Bicuspid aortic valve | 16 | 0 | |
| Aortic valve regurgitation | 8 | 0 | |
| Radiation-induced cardiac damage | 1 | 0 | |
| Regurgitation | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Atrial fibrillation | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 0 |
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