Heart and Aorta RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE | Page 3

SYMPTOMS The symptoms of valvular diseases will vary depending on the type valve, nature of lesion (block or leak), severity of lesion and rapidity of progress. Dyspnea or Breathlessness This is one of the commonest symptom of any type of valvular disease. From mild to most severe form this symptom can vary in intensity. Milder forms present only on exertion while more severe forms can be present even at rest. Copyright ⓒ 2017 ​ Heart and Aorta​ . All right reserved.