2023年11月22日 · In heart valve disease, one or more of the valves in the heart doesn't work properly. There are four heart valves. They keep blood flowing through the heart in the correct …

2022年8月31日 · Valvular heart disease is an umbrella term for any disease that causes damage to one of the heart’s valves. These conditions can cause regurgitation, where valves fail to …

What causes heart valve disease? Common heart valve disease causes include: Rheumatic fever from strep throat that wasn’t treated; Heart attack that damages your heart; High blood …

Valvular heart disease resulting from rheumatic fever is referred to as rheumatic heart disease. Acute rheumatic fever, which frequently manifests with carditis and valvulitis, [ 20 ] is a late …

2024年9月30日 · 75% of U.S. adults know little to nothing about heart valve disease 1. Even those at the highest risk, people 65 years and older, are poorly informed about heart valve …

2024年12月28日 · Heart failure: Valvular disease causes the heart to pump harder to move blood. This can eventually compromise the heart's ability to pump blood in a way that meets your …

2023年11月22日 · The stage of heart valve disease depends on many things, including symptoms, disease severity, the structure of the valve or valves, and blood flow through the …

2024年5月28日 · This is called congenital heart valve disease. It can happen alone or along with other congenital heart defects. Heart valve disease can also develop over time as you get …

What is heart valve disease? Heart valve disorders can arise from 2 main types of problems: Regurgitation (or leakage of the valve). When the valve(s) do not close completely, it causes …

2024年5月30日 · Visit risks for valve disease to see what makes a person at increased risk for developing a dangerous heart valve problem. We have helpful articles and media to help you …