Aortic Stenosis

June 9th, 2011 | Author: | Probate law

The drug Depakote, first released in 1983, is currently used for the treatment of seizures, bipolar disorder, and migraine headaches.  Depakote has been linked to devastating birth defects if the drug is taken during pregnancy.  Many of these defects affect the infant’s brain, nervous system, spinal cord, and circulatory system.  A common birth defect seen in babies born to mothers who took Depakote is known as aortic valve stenosis, in which a patient’s aortic valve opening is abnormally small and narrow, affecting the rate at which blood pumps in and out of the heart.  This in turn affects the flow of blood to major organs in the body.  Aortic stenosis can be extremely disabling for most patients and treatment options are limited.

Symptoms of aortic valve stenosis include the following:

  • Tiredness and fatigue
  • Chest pain
  • Fainting
  • Shortness of breath
  • Respiratory complications

This medical condition can be extremely harmful to young babies, potentially causing heart infections and many other complications.  The treatment options available to treat aortic valve stenosis are limited and tend to be very expensive.  If you or someone you love has recently delivered a baby that was born with aortic stenosis or another birth defect as a result of Depakote use during pregnancy, you may be entitled to financial compensation to assist you through this difficult time.  The Depakote lawsuit attorneys of Williams Kherkher are here to help you fight for the compensation you need for your child’s injury-related expenses.  Contact Williams Kherkher today at 800-761-3187 to consult with a skilled and caring lawyer.



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