title: Adult valvular heart disease: a practical approach.
abstract: The diagnosis and management of valvular heart disease is an important element of primary care practice. This article reviews the essential elements of four common valvular disorders, including signs and symptoms. The disorders reviewed are aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, mitral stenosis, and mitral regurgitation. The article places an emphasis on practical aspects of care.
authors.affiliation: Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI 02912, USA. Tonyandlori@cox.net
authors.forename: Anthony J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Cannistra
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001022:Aortic Valve Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis; D006337:Heart Murmurs / Q000175:diagnosis; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000175:diagnosis; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*