Valvulitis: Understanding Inflammation of Heart Valves
The medical term for inflammation of a valve is valvulitis. It refers to the inflammation of one or more heart valves. Valvulitis can be caused by infections, autoimmune disorders, rheumatic fever, and certain medications. It can lead to abnormal heart valve function, such as regurgitation or stenosis, and may eventually cause heart failure.Heart Attack - Related Articles
- Cardioversion Risks: Understanding Potential Complications
- Defibrillators: Understanding How They Work & Their Role in Cardiac Arrest
- CPR & Compressions: Understanding Risks When the Heart is Beating
- Recognizing Heart Attack & Stroke: Early Warning Signs
- Understanding Heartbeat Regulation: How the Heart Works
- Understanding Chest Pain: Cardiac vs. Non-Cardiac Causes
- Silent Heart Attack: Recognizing Subtle Symptoms & Risks