What are the symptoms of heart valve disease?
Mild heart valve disease may not cause any symptoms. The following are the most common symptoms of heart valve disease. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may vary depending on the type of heart valve disease present and may include: • chest pain • palpitations caused by irregular heartbeats • migraine headaches • fatigue • dizziness • low or high blood pressure, depending on which valve disease is present • shortness of breath • abdominal pain due to an enlarged liver (if there is tricuspid valve malfunction) Symptoms of heart valve disease may resemble other medical conditions and problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis. What causes heart valve damage? The causes of heart valve damage vary depending on the type of disease present, and may include the following: • a history of rheumatic fever (now a rare disease in north America due to effective antibiotic treatment) – a condition characterized by painful fever, inflammation, and swe
