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Valvular heart diseases are any disorders of the valves in the heart. Valvular heart diseases cause the heart to work excessively, which can eventually result in damage to the heart muscle.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Heart diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Types of

Aortic regurgitation
Condition
Aortic stenosis
Condition
Mitral regurgitation
Condition
Bicuspid aortic valve
Condition
Mitral valve prolapse
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