Certain characteristic body structures that may also be associated with the development of valve problems.

Some valve problems are minor and do not need treatment.

A valve problem may be passed down through family members.

But aortic stenosis can actually make other valve problems worse over time.

Eight of the 24 developed valve problems after they took the drugs.

He also suffered from a congenital heart defect - a valve problem.

What if I have a combination of valve problems?

Echocardiograms, which use ultrasound to see how serious the valve problem is.

But if the valve problem is not fixed and the leaking gets worse, symptoms start.

In rare cases, the valve problem starts suddenly and without warning.