Pulmonary Stenosis
Pulmonary stenosis is a congenital condition of the heart where stenosis or narrowing of the pulmonary valve occurs. This leads to reduced flow towards the lung. Pulmonary valve connects the lower right heart chamber (right ventricle) and the pulmonary arteries. The pulmonary artery function is to carry less oxygenated blood towards the lungs.
What are the Symptoms of Pulmonary Stenosis?
Internal structure of the heart, Credits: pixabay……….
Symptoms of valvular pulmonary may include:
An abnormal whooshing sound due to turbulent blood flow which can be heard on the stethoscope. It is also referred to as pulmonary murmur.
Falling short of breath during exertion
Fatigue
Pain in the chest
Fainting or loss of consciousness
The symptoms may also vary depending upon the degree of its intensity.
What are the causes of pulmonary stenosis?
Improper growth of the pulmonary valve which results during fetal development.
Other contributing factors may involve carcinoid syndrome in the digestive system and rheumatic fever that may damage the pulmonary valves.
Other congenital heart defects.
Genetic disorder.
What are the Various Risk Factors Associated with Pulmonary Stenosis?
There aren’t many known risk factors for pulmonary stenos because it usually develops before birth. However, certain conditions and procedures may increase your risks of pulmonary stenosi which include.
Pulmonary valve replacement
Noonan syndrome
Carcinoid syndrome of the digestive system which triggers the release of serotonin chemicals from the growths of carcinoid in the digestive system.
Rheumatic fever
How can you Prevent Pulmonary Stenosi?
Pulmonary stenos can be prevented by following a heart-healthy lifestyle which includes:
Quitting smoking.
Doing exercise regularly
Limiting the intake of sodium salt, cholesterol and fat
Undergoing balloon valvuloplasty in case the mother is identified with pulmonary stenosi during pregnancy.