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What We Do

Heart Valve Voice US is a patient-led non-profit. We believe people with heart valve disease deserve a voice and a community. Our focus is on improving the diagnosis, treatment, and management of heart valve disease. We advocate for early detection, meaningful support, and timely access to appropriate treatment.

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More than 25,000 people in the US die of heart valve disease each year, but it is treatable with a proper diagnosis. If you have a history of heart problems or are experiencing shortness of breath, fatigue, chest tightness or pressure, dizziness, fainting, or exercise intolerance, be sure to ask your doctor if it might be heart valve disease and whether or not an echocardiogram is appropriate for you.

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Common

One out of eight people over the age of 75 suffers from moderate to severe heart valve disease, which involves damage to one or more of the heart’s valves. Many people with heart valve disease can live a normal life for many years, with little treatment. As with any heart condition there are potential complications, including heart failure, heart rhythm problems, death.

Serious

Studies show that outcomes for patients who aren’t treated for heart valve disease are significantly worse than for those that have undergone heart valve replacements. More than half of symptomatic patients with severe aortic stenosis die within two years of developing symptoms if not treated.

Treatable

Untreated valve disease is a barrier to active aging but conversely, early detection and timely treatment will increase longevity and quality of life. Patients with warning signs, like a heart murmur, should be referred to a cardiologist, who will perform additional examinations to confirm the diagnosis.