Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Reduced output of oxygenated blood from the heart, in individuals with valvular heart disease, can result in reduced blood and oxygen supply to all the vital organs, contributing to compromised organ function. Reduced blood supply to the kidneys can result in deterioration of renal function, diminished urine output, increased fluid and waste retention, and in severe cases, even renal failure. [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Observe compliance with recommendations for heart healthy diet and fluid volume intake limitations, if any. Reduced blood and oxygen supply to heart muscle, in individuals with valvular heart disease, can result in damage to the heart muscle, arrhythmias, chest pain, and discomfort. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any chest pain and/or discomfort, how insignificant it [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding life-style measures to be observed with pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Reduced output of blood from the heart, in individuals with valvular heart disease, can result in low blood pressure and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and diastolic readings below 60. Persistent back-up of fluid in the heart chambers [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Heart failure: Increased back-up of blood with valve disorder can result in increased blood volume and pressure in heart, enlargement of the heart, progressive weakening of heart muscle, and heart failure. Patients can present with symptoms of heart failure, such as, fluid retention in the chest leading to difficulty in gas exchange in the lungs, swelling of the extremities with pitting edema, and grossly [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding complications of pulmonary valve regurgitation as follows: Arrhythmia: Damaged heart muscle, secondary to poor blood and oxygen supply, can lead to palpitations and arrhythmias. Individuals with history of arrhythmia can be at increased risk for presentation with fluttering in the chest and abnormal heartbeat. Blood clot formation: Compromised heart function with fluid back-up, in individuals with valvular disease, can increase the risk for blood clot formation. These blood clots floating in [...]