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The mitral valve helps blood on the left side of the heart flow in one direction. It closes to keep blood from moving backwards when the heart beats (contracts).
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In these countries, mitral valve insufficiency caused by rheumatic fever is seen mostly in the elderly. In countries with less developed health care, rheumatic fever is still common and is often a cause of mitral valve insufficiency.Heart attacks ...
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Mitral valve stenosis is almost always caused by rheumatic fever. As a result of rheumatic fever, the leaflets that form the opening of the valve are partially fused together.
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MVP may occur due to rheumatic heart disease but is usually found in healthy people. Changes that occur in the valve are caused by rapid multiplication of cells in the middle layer that presses on the outer layer.
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Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that may develop after an infection with Streptococcus bacteria(such as strep throat or scarlet fever). The disease can affect the heart, joints, skin, and brain.Rheumatic fever is common worldwide and is...
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Rheumatic fever(RF) is an illness which arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriously damage the valves of the heart.Throat infection with a member of the Group A streptococcus(...
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Detailed information on rheumatic fever, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Rheumatic fever(RF) is an illness that occurs as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever causes inflammation of tissues and organs and can result in serious damage to the heart valves, joints, ce...
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Rheumatic fever(RF) is an illness that arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriously damage the valves of the heart.Throat infection with a member of the Group A streptococcus(s...
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