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2. Aortic regurgitation - Wikipedia

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   Aortic regurgitation (AR), also known as aortic insufficiency (AI), is the leaking of the aortic valve of the heart that causes blood to flow in the reverse direction during ventricular diastole, from the aorta into the left ventricle. As a consequence, the cardiac muscle is forced to work harder than normal. [4]

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

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   Dr. Davis emphasizes that valve damage is not only caused by poor dietary habits, explaining, “Diet is often talked about in connection to heart disease, but valve damage has different causes.

4. Mitral regurgitation - Wikipedia

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   Dysfunction of any of these portions of the mitral valve apparatus can cause regurgitation. [citation needed] The most common cause of MR in developed countries is mitral valve prolapse. [10] It is the most common cause of primary mitral regurgitation in the United States, causing about 50% of cases. Myxomatous degeneration of the mitral valve ...

5. Mitral valve replacement - Wikipedia

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   The valve is leaky (mitral valve regurgitation) The valve is narrowed and doesn't open properly (mitral valve stenosis) Causes of mitral valve disease include infection, calcification and inherited collagen disease. Current mitral valve replacement approaches include open heart surgery and minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS).

6. What Is Heart Valve Disease? - AOL

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   How common are heart valve diseases? Cardiovascular problems like coronary heart disease and heart attacks are common, but not all heart-related diseases occur within the heart muscles or arteries ...

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 ...