What does mild pulmonary valve regurgitation mean, and what should I do?
Dec 23, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
In general, mild pulmonary valve regurgitation may be caused by factors such as aging, individual variation, chronic bronchitis, infective endocarditis, or rheumatic heart disease. If discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical consultation at a hospital and undergo general treatment or pharmacological therapy under the guidance of a physician. It is also advisable to avoid staying up late and excessive fatigue, ensuring sufficient sleep.
Generally, mild pulmonary valve regurgitation may be caused by aging, individual differences, chronic bronchitis, infective endocarditis, rheumatic heart disease, and other factors. If discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical consultation at a hospital and undergo general treatment or medication under the guidance of a physician. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Aging
With aging, the functions of various organs in the body gradually decline, including the heart valves. The pulmonary valve may lose elasticity due to degenerative changes, leading to valvular insufficiency. Usually, no specific treatment is required, but regular follow-up echocardiography is recommended to monitor disease progression.
2. Individual Differences
Each person's heart valve structure and function vary to some extent. Some individuals may be born with a relatively loose pulmonary valve, making them prone to mild regurgitation. Regular observation is typically sufficient, and no specific intervention is required.
3. Chronic Bronchitis
Smoking is a primary cause of chronic bronchitis, which may lead to pulmonary hypertension, resulting in pulmonary artery dilation and affecting the normal closure of the pulmonary valve, causing mild pulmonary valve regurgitation. Symptoms such as coughing and wheezing may also be present. Treatment may include medications like levofloxacin capsules, azithromycin tablets, and ciprofloxacin hydrochloride capsules, as directed by a physician.
4. Infective Endocarditis
Bacterial or fungal infections can affect the heart valves, damaging the valve tissue and impairing its normal function, resulting in regurgitation. Symptoms such as fever and chills may occur. Treatment may involve medications such as gentamicin sulfate capsules, penicillin V potassium tablets, and cefazolin sodium for injection, under the guidance of a specialist physician.
5. Rheumatic Heart Disease
Rheumatic heart disease is caused by an immune response triggered by streptococcal infection, leading to damage of the heart valves—most commonly the mitral and aortic valves, although the pulmonary valve may also be affected in some cases. This damage impairs the valve's ability to close properly, resulting in regurgitation. Symptoms such as chest pain and edema may also be present. Treatment may include medications such as roxithromycin dispersible tablets, amoxicillin capsules, and cefuroxime axetil tablets, as directed by a physician.
In daily life, it is important to avoid staying up late and excessive fatigue, ensuring adequate sleep to promote recovery and enhance immunity.
