Medications for Heart Valve Symptoms
How do medications help people with valve problems?
People who are diagnosed with heart valve disease may be prescribed medications to help relieve 症状 然后减少 风险 进一步的问题.
Can I take medications instead of having a valve procedure?
Although medications can serve a very important purpose, there is no medication that will stop a valve from leaking. Likewise, there's no medication that will open a valve that's too constricted.
Still, there are times when the medication is determined to be the best course of action. This decision may be most appropriate for someone whose valve condition is very mild or for a person for whom 手术 is not an option.
When should 心脏瓣膜修复 or replacement be considered over medications?
If your valve disease progresses, surgical treatment may be necessary. Your health care team can help you understand and evaluate options for 心脏瓣膜修复 or 瓣膜置换 手术.
Below are some of the types of medications that heart valve patients may be prescribed.
| 药物类 | Purpose for a Valve Disease Patient |
| ACE抑制剂和arb | Vasodilator: Opens blood vessels more fully and can help reduce high blood pressure and make it easier for your heart to pump. |
| 抗心律失常药物 | Helps restore a normal pumping rhythm to the heart. |
| 抗生素 | Can help to prevent the onset of infections. |
| Anticoagulants (*blood thinners) | Reduces the 风险 of developing blood clots from poorly circulating blood around faulty heart valves. Blood clots are dangerous because they can lead to stroke. |
| β受体阻断剂 | Can reduce the heart's workload by helping the heart beat slower. |
| 利尿剂(“水丸”) | Reduces amount of fluid in the tissues and bloodstream, which can lessen the workload on the heart. |
| 血管舒张药 | Can lower the heart's work by opening and relaxing the blood vessels. |
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