What is heart valve disease?

Valve problems: Your heart has valves that control flow between different parts. Different types of conditions can affect those valves, damage their structure and affect their function. When the valves don't work properly, it can put stress on the heart/body and lead to further problems key question to ask your docs, which valve, and what kind of disease is it.

Various: There are 4 valves in the heart which keep the blood moving in one direction. These valves can either leak or become narrowed. This may be the result of a valve which is structurally abnormal at birth or a valve which is damaged from infection, heart attack, rheumatic fever, or other illness.