Some patients may also develop an enlarged heart, heart failure, infections or an irregular heartbeat . Over time, your valve disease will worsen, so it is important that you see your family physician regularly. In the future you may need surgical repair or replacement of your heart valve . When your symptoms become worse, notify your physician immediately. When symptoms become more severe, deterioration may progress rapidly, and eventually lead to irreversible damage to the heart muscle and other vital organs.
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