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CHRONIC ENDOCARDITIS

Categories: Circulatory System

Usually occurs in persons under middle age.
Generally follows acute endocarditis. It may be caused by syphilis,

alcoholism, gout, and prolonged over-exertion. The edges of the valve

become thickened and then the thickened parts separate and cannot meet

exactly and therefore fail to close the opening they are set to guard.



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