Structural heart disease occurs from aging, injury or infection and most often affects the heart valves.
As the heart beats, a precisely timed series of opening and closing of valves keeps blood flowing in the right direction. All four valves aortic, mitral, tricuspid and pulmonic need to open wide, then shut tight in rhythm.
Heart valves may not close all the way (regurgitation) or open sufficiently (stenosis). These conditions can develop over time and often don’t need treatment. Sometimes blood thinners can help. If left untreated, however, structural heart disease can lead to serious complications.
Structural Heart Disease Care at Norton Heart & Vascular Institute
Louisville family almost lost son to rare condition associated with COVID A Louisville family went to the hospital because their 11-year-old son, Carmelo Blaine, had a fever, and 24 hours later he was in the ICU, barely hanging on. By Maira Ansari | February 9, 2021 at 3:40 PM CST - Updated February 10 at 12:25 PM
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A Louisville family went to the hospital because their son had a fever, and 24 hours later he was in the ICU, barely hanging on.
He was the first in Kentucky to have a mysterious condition linked to COVID-19. His medical journey has brought about a new clinic to help others like him.