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2 
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results in weakness, breathlessness, and edema. 
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3 
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the cusps or flaps of the heart valve are too loose and fail to shut tightly..... 
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4 
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extremely serious arrhythmia characterized by an abnormal quivering or contraction of heart fibers. 
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5 
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symptoms: a squeezing pain or heavy pressure in the middle of the chest (angina pectoris) 
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6 
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the cusps or flaps of the heart are too stiff. 
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7 
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disease of the myocardium 
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8 
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inflammation of the lining membranes of the heart 
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9 
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insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle; may be caused by atherisclerosis 
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