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Preventing Aortic Insufficiency

In most cases, this condition cannot be prevented. Ask your doctor if you should take an antibiotic before dental and other procedures. This can help to prevent infection.

RESOURCES:

American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org/

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

CANADIAN RESOURCES:

Heart Healthy Kit: Public Health Agency of Canada
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/

References:

Aortic valve stenosis and insufficiency. American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=11068 . Accessed September 24, 2008.

Coarctation of aorta. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php . Accessed November 27, 2006.

Congenital heart defects. Nemours Foundation website. Available at: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/congenital_heart_defects.html . Updated June 2008. Accessed September 24, 2008.

Scognamiglio R, Rahimtoola SH, Fasoli G, Nistri S, Dalla Volta S. Nifedipine in asymptomatic patients with severe aortic regurgitation and normal left ventricular function. N Engl J Med. 1994;331:689.

What are congenital heart defects? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/chd/chd_what.html . Updated December 2007. Accessed September 24, 2008.

Last reviewed November 2008 by Michael J. Fucci, DO

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Aortic Insufficiency Support Group

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