sydänläppäongelmissa
Sydänläppäongelmat, known in English as heart valve problems or valvular heart disease, refer to conditions affecting the heart valves. The heart has four valves: the mitral valve, tricuspid valve, pulmonary valve, and aortic valve. These valves ensure blood flows in the correct direction through the heart's chambers. When these valves don't function properly, it can strain the heart and reduce its ability to pump blood effectively throughout the body.
There are two primary types of heart valve problems: stenosis and regurgitation. Valvular stenosis occurs when
Causes of heart valve problems are diverse and can include congenital defects (born with the problem), rheumatic