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Specific systemic autoimmune diseases are associated with distinct valvular heart disorders. Earlier detection and management may prevent some morbidity and mortality.
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Calcific aortic stenosis has a lot in common with atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Can lipid-lowering statin drugs prevent and treat it?
- Mitral valve prolapse: Old beliefs yield to new knowledge
Many things we once believed about mitral valve prolapse have proved false.
- Choosing the most appropriate valve operation and prosthesis
Should the valve be repaired or replaced? And if replaced, which prosthesis is best?
- Caring for patients with prosthetic heart valves
General internists have a leading role in providing routine care, including regular physical examinations, echocardiograms, antithrombotic therapy, and antibiotic prophylaxis against endocarditis.