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Permanent scarring of one or more heart valves is a possibility and may require surgery to repair or replace damaged valves. In severe cases, rheumatic fever can lead to death from heart failure.
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There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease.
Which description of chronic disease is correct?
diseases that are rarely cured
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Can valvular heart disease caused by appetite suppressants be cured?
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Can valvular heart disease be cured?
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How are disease cured?
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Bacterial disease can be cured with medications called?
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What disease did cured ham have?
porkinson's!
