Heart valve disease includes conditions of valvular stenosis and valvular regurgitation. The prevalence of valvular heart disease is estimated at 2.5% in industrialized countries. The prevalence is rising in the United States, with more than 5 million cases diagnosed annually. The presentation and treatment of heart valve disease vary by type.
Are you familiar with different forms of heart valve disease, along with best practices for diagnosis and treatment? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.
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Cite this: Yasmine S. Ali. Fast Five Quiz: Heart Valve Disease - Medscape - Apr 22, 2020.
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