Glossary/General Cardiology

Valvular Heart Disease.

A broad term for conditions in which one or more of the heart's four valves do not function properly. Valves may be stenotic (too narrow), regurgitant (leaky), or both. Affects millions of adults worldwide and increases with age.

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What is valvular heart disease?

A broad term for conditions in which one or more of the heart's four valves do not function properly. Valves may be stenotic (too narrow), regurgitant (leaky), or both. Affects millions of adults worldwide and increases with age.

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