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Valvular Heart Disease
Cardiology · Cardiovascular
Moderate
Severity
Common — rheumatic heart disease remains a significant contributor in India alongside a rising burden of age-related valve disease
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Cardiology
Specialist
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🛡️Prevention of Valvular Heart Disease
- 1Prompt treatment of streptococcal throat infections with antibiotics to prevent rheumatic fever
- 2maintaining good dental hygiene to reduce endocarditis risk
- 3managing blood pressure and cholesterol
- 4regular cardiac checkups particularly with a heart murmur or family history
- 5prompt treatment of infections in those with known valve disease
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