In which of the following conditions is a heart valve too loose?

A) valvoplasty
B) valve prolapse
C) valvulitis
D) valve stenosis


B) valve prolapse
Valve prolapse means a valve is too loose. Valvoplasty is a surgical procedure to
repair a heart valve. Valvulitis means an inflamed valve. Valve stenosis means valve narrowing.

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