Definition of Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
Disease description:
I have had coughing with phlegm for over four years. My doctor diagnosed me with valvular atrial fibrillation. What is the definition of valvular atrial fibrillation?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Liu Shilei
Valvular atrial fibrillation is a relatively common condition in clinical cardiology—specifically, rheumatic valvular heart disease complicated by atrial fibrillation. It results from valvular insufficiency, stenosis, calcification, or other structural abnormalities of the heart valves, leading to atrial fibrillation. This condition can be effectively treated with cardiac surgery, which significantly reduces the risk of heart failure and thromboembolic events, yielding favorable clinical outcomes.
