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Heart valve disease is common over the age of 651

Although heart valve disease is not widely recognised, it is quite common and usually develops later in life.

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About heart valve disease

Subtle but not silent

Symptoms are often mistaken for normal signs of aging, however if missed and left untreated, Heart Valve Disease can be serious.

heart valve disease Symptoms

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Types of heart valve disease

Types of valve disease

Heart Valve disease can affect any of the four valves in your heart, and falls into two main categories; regurgitation and stenosis.

Types of valve disease

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Diagnosis & treatment

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Heart valve disease treatment options

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References

  1. Heart valve disease presenting in adults: investigation and management, NICE Guideline, November 2021. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng208

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