“The experience with this case, however, is of importance in that it does show that surgical intervention in cases with mitral stenosis bears no special risk, and should give us further courage and support in our desire to attempt to alleviate a chronic condition, for which there is now not only no treatment, but one which carries a terrible prognosis. Unquestionable further attempts will be made. ”
(Elliot C. Cutler, 1923)
The first section of the blog focusses on stenotic and regurgitant valves.
- Tricuspid valve
- Pulmonary valve
- Mitral valve
- Aortic valve
The inflow of carbon dioxide - rich blood, from the venas cavas, passes through the tricuspid valve to the right ventricle.
The right ventricle outflow is pumped through the pulmonary valve to the pulmonary artery towards the lungs.
The inflow of oxygen - rich blood, from the pulmonary veins, passes through the mitral valve to the left ventricle.
The left ventricle outflow is pumped through the aortic valve to the aorta towards the body.
The pumping efficiency of the heart is influenced by the design and orientation of the prosthetic valve.
