WHEN TO SCREEN FOR HEART VALVE FAILURE
Find a DoctorAGE 65 OR OLDER? MAKE SCREENING PART OF YOUR ROUTINE ALREADY
You get your blood pressure checked. Your cholesterol tested. Why not your heart valves? Even cancer screenings are recommended for certain age groups.
Despite affecting 1 in 8 adults who are 75 years or older, there is not a standard screening recommendation for heart valve failure. And the consequences can be deadly.
GETTING REGULAR HEART VALVE SCREENINGS CAN HELP CATCH PROBLEMS SOONER
Your yearly physical exam should include listening for heart murmurs. If one is detected, you need an echo to diagnose whether it can become dangerous.
Early diagnosis and immediate referral to a heart doctor can prevent serious symptoms like heart failure, chest pain, shortness of breath, and fainting. It also helps keep less invasive treatment options on the table, before the disease progresses too far.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS HAVE HEART VALVES, TOO!
If you know someone who is 65 or older who might be at risk, encourage them to get screened at their next doctor's appointment.
HERE'S WHAT FOLLOW-UPS AFTER DIAGNOSIS COULD LOOK LIKE
Being diagnosed with heart valve disease isn’t the end. It’s the beginning of proactive care. With regular check-ups and imaging, you can stay ahead of complications.
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