WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEART VALVE DISEASE
Get a quick and helpful overview in 2 minutes.
WITH HEART VALVE DISEASE, YOU NEED TO KNOW YOUR RISK
ARE YOU OVER 65? THEN YOU’RE AT RISK FOR HEART VALVE DISEASE
Get ScreenedYOUR AGE AND HEALTH HISTORY MATTER
Understanding the different causes and if you are at risk will help you and your doctor act if one of your heart valves needs to be replaced.
A MURMUR MAY BE AN “SOS" FROM YOUR HEART
A TELLING SIGN OF HEART VALVE DISEASE
Heart murmurs are abnormal whooshing sounds that can be heard when your doctor listens to your heart with a stethoscope. If you are 65 or older and have a heart murmur, you should be further evaluated. It could mean you have heart valve disease and need to take action.
GET TO KNOW THE RISK FACTORS FOR HEART VALVE DISEASE
You only need one of these to be at heightened risk. Have more? Talk with your doctor!
Age
People 65+ are at significantly higher risk
Family History
A family member with prior or existing heart conditions
Infections
Prior infection such as an infection of the heart (endocarditis)
Other Conditions
Prior heart conditions, high blood pressure, diabetes, or autoimmune disorders
Radiation to the Chest
May cause thickening and narrowing of heart valves
Does Any of This
Describe You?
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