Valve Repair / Replacement Causes and Risk Factors: degenerative valve disease, rheumatic heart disease, infective endocarditis | National Heart Centre Singapore
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Valve Repair / Replacement

Valve Repair / Replacement - Symptoms

Valve Repair / Replacement - How to prevent?

Valve Repair / Replacement - Causes and Risk Factors

There are various reasons why one might need a valve repair or replacement, such as:

  • Degenerative valve disease (degeneration due to wear and tear)
  • Rheumatic heart disease (as a complication of rheumatic fever whereby the heart valve can be inflamed and scarred over time)
  • Infective endocarditis (due to bacterial or fungal infection of the heart valves)

Valve Repair / Replacement - Diagnosis

Valve Repair / Replacement - Treatments

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