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.
1 Bacterial endocarditis, an infection of the inner lining of the heart muscle and heart valves (endocardium), is a cause of valvular heart disease. 2  High blood pressure and atherosclerosis may damage the aortic valve.3  A heart attack may damage the muscles that control the heart valves. High blood pressure and atherosclerosis may damage the aortic valve. 2  A heart attack may damage the muscles that control the heart valves. 3  Other disorders such as carcinoid tumors, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, or syphilis may damage one or more heart valves.