Heart Valve Disease and Murmurs Directory
Heart valve disease comes in many forms and can be genetic, a birth defect, or can be caused by illness or heart disease. Mitral valve prolapse, mitral valve regurgitation, and aortic valve stenosis are just some of the common heart valve problems. Heart murmurs are usually harmless and are caused by blood flow through heart valves. Sometimes though, heart murmurs are caused when a heart valve is damaged, either due to a heart defect from birth or heart disease. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how heart valve problems & murmurs are caused, diagnosed, treated, and much more.
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An Overview of Heart Valve Disease
WebMD explains the symptoms, causes, types, and treatment of heart valve disease.
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Heart Valve Disease Treatment
WebMD describes the various types of heart valve disease and their treatment options.
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Leaky Heart Valve: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Surgery, and More
A leaky heart valve may cause no problems or it may signify congestive heart failure. WebMD takes a look at the causes, symptoms, and treatments for a leaky heart valve.
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Leaky Heart Valve Surgery & Replacement
If you have a leaky heart valve, you may have surgery to repair or replace it. Find out what to expect.