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Heart Valve Disease If one or more heart valves are not functioning correctly, it can cause blood to flow backward, putting extra pressure on the heart, which may cause it to expand to compensate for the inefficiency. Beta-blockers , which slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure. Anticoagulants to prevent bloodclots.
With this test, an echocardiogram is done at rest to study the pumping ability of the heart. When this happens, the body treats it as a fresh wound and a bloodclot forms around it which inadvertently also has the effect of blocking the whole blood vessel, leading to a sudden heart attack.
In some cases, medication such as blood thinners may be prescribed to reduce the risk of bloodclots , but surgical repair or replacement of the affected valve may be necessary to correct the issue. This may include medication to control high blood pressure, reduce the risk of bloodclots, or regulate thyroid function.
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