Valvular Heart Disease

What happens with valves that leak (regurgitation)?
What happens with valves that don't open well (stenosis)?
How can you tell if I have an abnormal valve?
What is a heart "murmur"?
What causes diseases of the heart valves?
What type of therapy is available?
What kinds of medications are available for valve disease?
What kinds of surgery are available for problems with the Mitral Valve?
What kinds of surgery are available for problems with the Aortic Valve?
What kinds of artificial valves are there?
What is the best kind of artificial valve?
Do I need to take blood thinners?
What is "Endocarditis"?