Pulmonary Valve Stenosis—Child(Pulmonary Stenosis—Child)
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Deanna M. Neff, MPH DefinitionPulmonary valve stenosis is a problem with a valve in the heart. They valve is thickened or can't open fully. The damaged valve can:
For some, it may be a mild condition. Others may have severe problems.
CausesThe valve does not develop as it should. This happens before birth. In most cases, it is not known why this happens. Risk FactorsFactors that may increase the risk of pulmonary valve stenosis may include:
Factors of the mother that may increase the risk of pulmonary valve stenosis in a child include:
SymptomsSymptoms will depend on how much movement the valve has. They may include:
DiagnosisThe doctor will ask about your child’s symptoms and health history. A physical exam will also be done. The doctor may suspect a problem with a heart valve if there is a heart murmur. Pulmonary stenosis can be confirmed with images from tests such as: TreatmentMild stenosis may not need treatment right away. Your child’s care team will monitor your child for any changes or problems. Moderate or Severe StenosisMore severe stenosis may need surgery. Surgery may repair or replace the bad valve. It can help to relieve symptoms and prevent heart damage. Common options include:
Complication PreventionSome health habits can decrease the risk of complications. Steps include:
PreventionIt is not always clear why heart defects happen. As a result, prevention steps are not clear. Good prenatal care can reduce the risk of some heart defects. To reduce the risk for a fetus:
RESOURCES:American Heart Association http://www.heart.org Family Doctor—American Family Physician http://familydoctor.org CANADIAN RESOURCES:Canadian Cardiovascular Society http://www.ccs.ca Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada http://www.heartandstroke.ca References:Pulmonary stenosis. Johns Hopkins University, Cove Point Foundation website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Updated January 24, 2017. Accessed December 27, 2017. Pulmonary stenosis. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed December 27 2017. Pulmonary valve stenosis. American Heart Association website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Updated October 13, 2017. Accessed December 27, 2017. Last reviewed November 2018 by
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Kari Kassir, MD Last Updated: 5/9/2018 |
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