THE ACC/AHA GUIDELINES CAN HELP WITH DETECTION AND INTERVENTION

The Guidelines Emphasize Shared Decision-Making and Reinforce Collaboration With a Heart Valve Team

  • Patients with heart valve disease may present with a heart murmur, symptoms, or occurrences of valvular abnormalities on noninvasive testing
  • All patients with known or suspected heart valve disease should undergo extensive physical examination and evaluation of medical history—irrespective of presentation—to assess severity of valve lesions

For a quick overview, download the ACC/AHA Guidelines One Pager.

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The American Heart Association Is an Important Resource

Learn about how AHA is committed to enhancing the patient experience from echo to lifesaving treatment.

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Even a Heart Murmur Is Sufficient Reason for an Echocardiogram Referral

While not all murmurs are serious, they could be the first sign of a heart valve problem.

Echocardiography Is Crucial
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