Valvular Heart Disease
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Valvular Heart Disease is a type of rheumatic heart disease where problems occur on the heart valves.
Example of damage to the valves:
- Stenosis
- Prolapse
- Regurgitation
Example of causes of valvular damage:
- illnesses such as infective endocarditis and rheumatic fever
- Ageing by time (e.g. degeneration & calcification)
- Congenital Defects