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What is the term used to describe the narrowing of the valve orifice, resulting in obstruction to blood flow?
Stenosis
What is the term used to describe the backflow of blood from the ventricles into the atria, or from the atria into the ventricles?
Regurgitation
What is the term used to describe a bacterial infection of the heart valves, typically occurring in people with pre-existing heart conditions?
Subacute bacterial endocarditis
What is the term used to describe the detachment of vegetations from the heart valves, resulting in infarction in organs such as the brain and kidney?
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What is the term used to describe the inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath?
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