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Epidemiology of valvular heart disease
Key points Valve disease is globally common, affecting approximately 2.5% of the population. In industrially underdeveloped countries, rheumatic disease (RhD) is the most common cause. Endomyocardial fibrosis is an underresearched disease common in equatorial Africa. In industrially developed regions, diseases…