Is a result or complication of a previous attack of Rheumatic Fever

Produces a deformity or infection on heart valves

Damage of the heart valves are often seen.

Symptoms:

   -   Chest pain
   -   Fatigue
   -   Heart palpitations

Heart valves can be attacked
  •    70% – of the cases involve mitral
  •    25% – Aortic
  •    5 % – can be in tricuspid or pulmonary valves

Valvular Stenosis and insufficiency are often the result, which refers to the opening and closing of the valves

More than one valve can be affected.

Treatment:

Surgery for replacement of valves – when necessary