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2. These Are the 2 Biggest Signs of Heart Valve Damage ... - AOL

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   Dr. Bereliani adds that heart valves can get damaged due to infection, ... Both doctors say that signs and symptoms of valve damage can vary, but the main ones to be aware of are shortness of ...

3. Infective endocarditis - Wikipedia

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   However, if a heart valve is damaged, the bacteria can attach themselves to the valve, resulting in infective endocarditis. Additionally, in individuals with weakened immune systems, the concentration of bacteria in the blood can reach levels high enough to increase the probability that some will attach to the valve.

4. What Is Heart Disease? Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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   Rheumatic heart disease occurs when the heart valves have been damaged by rheumatic fever. It typically arises from inadequately treated strep throat and is the most common acquired heart disease ...

5. Rheumatic fever - Wikipedia

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   The heart is involved in about half of the cases. [1] Damage to the heart valves, known as rheumatic heart disease (RHD), usually occurs after repeated attacks but can sometimes occur after one. [1] The damaged valves may result in heart failure, atrial fibrillation and infection of the valves. [1]

6. Valvular heart disease - Wikipedia

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   In 70% of cases rheumatic heart disease involves only the mitral valve, while 25% of cases involve both the aortic and mitral valves. Involvement of other heart valves without damage to the mitral is exceedingly rare. [23] Mitral stenosis is almost always caused by rheumatic heart disease. [16]

7. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   Heart failure can be a complication of any condition that causes damage to your heart tissues, such as an infection, heart attack, or valve disorder. Heart failure is categorized by a measurement ...