Heart Valve Disease Affects More Than 11 Million People in the US
Heart valve disease is the third most common cause of heart problems in the US, with over 5 million people being diagnosed each year.
HEART VALVE DISEASE IS A MAJOR GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM
Heart Valve Disease Affects More Than 11 Million People in
Prevalence of Heart Valve Disease
Heart Valve Disease Significantly Affects the Nation's Aging Population
As the baby boomer population ages, the prevalence of heart valve disease will continue to rise, so you can expect to see more and more patients presenting with signs of this disease.
- Age is a significant factor—more than 1 out of 10 Americans over age 65 are affected by heart valve disease
- This number increases as patients age: 1 in 8 people age 75 and older are estimated to have moderate-to-severe heart valve disease
Heart Valve Disease Is Costly
In addition to taking a toll on human lives, heart valve disease presents a significant economic burden on the country. In 2016, the total annual direct healthcare expenditures for varying types of heart valve disease were as follows:
WATCH: What Your Peers Are Saying About Heart Valve Disease
“Even though heart valve disease affects more than 11 million people in the United States, many people don’t know they have it or how quickly it progresses.”
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JaNaé Richard, MD |
Real Talk About Heart Valve Disease
There Are Many Risk Factors and Conditions That May Be Signals for Heart Valve Disease
Help your patients recognize and report these signs before it’s
