Heart valves can have two main things wrong with them. Regurgitation is when the valve does not close completely. This causes the blood to flow backward instead of forward through the valve. Another major problem is stenosis, when the valve opening becomes narrowed or does not form properly, inhibiting the ability of the heart to pump blood to the body. Heart valves can have both malfunctions at the same time. When heart valves fail to …showed first 75 words of 519 total…

…showed last 75 words of 519 total…with heart valve disease depends on the success of their treatment, overall health condition, and lifestyle. They can usually live out the rest of their life without complications. I have learned that heart valve disease is a serious disorder that can be treated. It is usually not preventable but there are some things you can do to lessen your chances of getting it. If you do get it there are many treatments to choose from.