Does mitral valve cause hemoptysis with lumps?

Written by Di Zhi Yong
Cardiology
Updated on September 26, 2024
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If the patient has a history of mitral stenosis, it is still necessary to actively control the symptoms in treatment. Because mitral stenosis can cause hemoptysis, the amount of blood coughed up depends on individual factors. This condition can cause capillary rupture and bleeding, which may result in the coughing up of blood clots. This situation does not indicate whether there is a tumor, as mitral stenosis is a type of rheumatic heart disease or congenital heart disease. Currently, the treatment primarily focuses on symptomatic relief, actively controlling the heart rate, and managing changes in blood pressure and pulse, which can also improve this condition.

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Can people with mitral stenosis have children?

If the patient has mitral stenosis, the decision on whether to have children should be based on the size and extent of the narrowing. This is because, in the late stages of pregnancy, this condition can be life-threatening, especially as it can lead to heart failure. This occurs because blood volume increases and the heart is overloaded, which is very dangerous. It can cause the fetus to develop certain diseases due to ischemia and hypoxia, potentially endangering its life. Since mitral stenosis is a type of congenital heart disease, surgical treatment is sometimes necessary to alleviate the condition. The decision to have children can vary depending on individual differences and is not absolute. If the symptoms are severe, it is recommended not to have children.

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Does severe mitral valve regurgitation require surgery?

Severe mitral valve regurgitation requires surgical treatment, with options including mitral valve repair or replacement surgery. If left untreated, severe mitral regurgitation can lead to enlargement of the left ventricle and a reduction in the heart's ejection fraction, resulting in decreased pumping function and symptoms of heart failure. Patients may experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing, fatigue, and nocturnal paroxysmal dyspnea. Severe cases might even exhibit symptoms of acute left heart failure, such as orthopnea, profuse sweating, and coughing up pink frothy sputum. These symptoms typically necessitate hospitalization, which not only adds unnecessary financial burdens but also severely impacts the patient’s quality of life.

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Mild regurgitation of the mitral and tricuspid valves, what's the cause?

Mild regurgitation of the mitral and tricuspid valves, if seen in healthy individuals without related organic diseases, mainly occurs due to the physiological aging of the mitral and tricuspid valves as age increases. This results in slight insufficiency during ventricular contraction, leading to mild regurgitation. This condition is not pathological and does not require treatment, nor does it lead to adverse consequences. However, if the mild regurgitation of the mitral and tricuspid valves is accompanied by an organic disease that causes ventricular enlargement, the cardiac enlargement and annular dilation result in relative regurgitation due to the organic disease. It is necessary to actively control the underlying disease to prevent further enlargement of the heart, which could worsen the insufficiency and cause more blood regurgitation.

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Mitral stenosis increases the load on which ventricle?

If a patient exhibits symptoms of mitral stenosis, it primarily leads to an increased load on the left atrium and left ventricle, resulting in palpitations, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. The current treatment mainly involves symptomatic therapy, using cardiotonic and diuretic medications to improve the patient's condition. Currently, medications are used in treatment to control symptoms like palpitations and chest tightness. It is advised that the patient should undergo a cardiac echocardiography to further confirm the diagnosis. In treatment, it is still necessary to control blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse changes. If there is a rapid heart rate or increased blood pressure, these should also be actively managed to reduce the cardiac load. Dietarily, it is recommended that patients adopt a light diet, particularly eating smaller, more frequent meals and avoiding spicy and irritating foods. It’s important to keep warm and avoid catching cold.

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Mild to moderate mitral stenosis, how long?

If the patient has mitral stenosis which is mild and progressing to moderate, it will take a year or even longer. Because if mild cases are aggressively managed with medication, it can slow the further progression of the disease. Mitral stenosis is a type of rheumatic heart disease or heart valve disease, mainly causing symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, with severe cases also presenting with swelling of the lower limbs. For mild mitral stenosis, it is necessary to have regular hospital check-ups, particularly to actively prevent upper respiratory tract infections, as sometimes these conditions can occur after catching cold, and actively controlling respiratory inflammation can improve symptoms.