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Heart Valve Disorders

Caring for Your Heart Valves, One Beat at a Time

Your heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the right direction.

When one or more valves don’t open or close properly, it can disrupt your heart’s normal function—this is known as a heart valve disorder.

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What Happens with Valve Disorders?

Some of the most common valve issues include:

  • Aortic Stenosis: When the aortic valve becomes narrow, it forces your heart to work harder just to push blood out.
  • Mitral Regurgitation: When the mitral valve doesn’t close completely, letting some blood sneak backward.
  • Mitral Stenosis: The valve stiffens or thickens, which makes it harder for blood to pass between the heart chambers.
  • Aortic Regurgitation: The aortic valve leaks, sending blood in the wrong direction after every beat.

Sometimes these problems show up because of aging, while other times they’re caused by infections, congenital conditions, or old injuries to the heart.

Symptoms to Watch For

Symptoms may develop slowly and can vary based on the affected valve. You should seek evaluation if you notice:

  • Shortness of breath or fatigue, especially during activity
  • Chest pain or pressure
  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Irregular heartbeat or palpitations
  • Swelling in the ankles, feet, or abdomen

Diagnosing and treating them early can prevent complications like arrhythmia or heart failure. Dr. Dotsenko will listen carefully to you, perform detailed assessments, and explain everything about treatment options to you in simple terms.

Some cases of valve dysfunction can be treated with medications and scheduled check-ins. Others may require an advanced treatment. Regardless of your situation, she will design a care plan that fits into your life–not the other way around.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’ve been feeling short of breath, unusually tired, or have noticed heart palpitations, don’t wait it out. Book a consultation with us at Cardio Care NYC today.

Your heart works for you every second of every day. Isn’t it time to give it a little care back?

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Frequently Asked Questions

They can result from aging, infections (such as endocarditis), rheumatic fever, congenital disabilities, or long-term heart disease.

Mild to moderate cases can often be managed with medication and regular monitoring. Severe cases may require surgical repair or replacement.

If they aren’t treated, they could cause heart failure, a stroke, or other serious problems. Early treatment can prevent these risks.

Yes. We accept most major insurance plans, such as Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, and UnitedHealthcare.

You can easily schedule an in-person visit by calling the office at Cardio Care NYC.

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