HI, I’M YOUR HEART VALVE,
AND WHAT I'VE GOT TO SAY COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE

YOU COULD BE ONE OF THE 11.9 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE US WITH HEART VALVE DISEASE—AND NOT EVEN KNOW IT

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You may have heard of heart disease…

BUT WHAT ABOUT HEART VALVE DISEASE?

People have very little awareness of heart valve disease compared with other types of heart disease. Heart valve disease can happen at any age, regardless of race or gender. Now that people are living longer, the risk of having it is increasing.

Adults over 65 are at the highest risk. And with this US population projected to double by 2060, heart valve disease is a growing public health concern that needs our attention!

1 in 40 people in the U.S. have heart valve disease

AVOID THESE 3 U'S

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For many, heart valve disease can fly under the radar before significantly impacting one's quality of life. Without treatment, this can lead to an avoidable death.

So, with your doctor, detect, diagnose, and treat the disease, before it's too late.

What you don’t know about heart valve disease could kill you

SO LET'S GET EDUCATED!

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HEART VALVE DISEASE 101

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Your age matters

The risk of heart valve disease increases with age, especially if you are over 65. More than 1 in 8 people age 75 and older are estimated to have moderate to severe heart valve disease.

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Diet and exercise won’t stop it

Diet and exercise are great for your heart, but they won't stop heart valve disease. It's a progressive condition, meaning it only gets worse with time.

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You won’t see it coming

Heart valve disease can appear with no symptoms and may be confused with general signs of aging, making it hard to detect.

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WAKE UP. SPEAK UP.

If you’re 65 or older, you need to screen your valves.

Ask your doctor to screen you for heart valve disease. The earlier it’s detected, the sooner you can take action.

Reasons to Get Screened
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It's not always easy to tell if you or a loved one has heart valve disease. Find out your level of risk.

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