Rheumatic Fever
A simple description of this seemingly innocuous illness that still is responsible for considerable heart disease related morbidity particularly in developing countries.

Rheumatic Heart Disease Statistics
Information that shows the extent of the problem due to rheumatic heart disease world-wide.

Aortic stenosis
Experts from the Mayo Clinic answer your questions about aortic valve narrowing, including treatment options.

Aortic Stenosis - Treatment Strategies
Management options for this disease causing narrowing of the aortic valve are detailed.

Mitral Stenosis - Surgical Options
A discussion of the surgical cures available for mitral valve narrowing. The companion article is on the Cardiology site of the Mining Company.

Artificial Heart Valve
All about heart valves that are used to replace diseased human valves.

Aortic Regurgitation
Leaky aortic valves can cause injury to the ventricle and require surgical repair.

Mitral Valve Prolapse
An account of mitral valve disease and prolapse, which is associated with many associated problems