There are a variety of ways of evaluating a studentâs progress and achievement in the internship. These include an evaluation of work by the on-site supervisor, a studentâs self-evaluation, a visit to the work site by the faculty sponsor, and specific academic requirements fulfilled by the student.
Regurgitation/Insufficiency (leaky valve) - the valve does not close properly and allows blood to flow backward as well as forward in the heart. The valves in your heart may be damaged due to infection, rheumatic heart disease, wear and tear, tissue weakening or deterioration, or birth (congenital) defects.egurgitation/Insufficiency (leaky valve) - the valve does not close properly and allows blood to flow backward as well as forward in the heart. The valves in your heart may be damaged due to infection, rheumatic heart disease, wear and tear, tissue weakening or deterioration, or birth (congenital) defects.
There are many causes of diseases of your heart valves. You may be born with valvular disease, or the valves may be damaged by conditions such as: 1  Rheumatic fever. 2  Infections (infectious endocarditis). 3  Connective tissue disorders. 4  Symptoms. 5  Risk factors.