Heart valve failure can accelerate without warning. A pit stop to get screened can help you stay in the race.

Stay in the Race

IS HEART VALVE FAILURE IN YOUR BLIND SPOT?

Heart valve failure (also called severe aortic stenosis) can develop silently and worsen quickly, sometimes without noticeable symptoms. Many adults 65+ don’t realize they may have underlying heart valve disease.

Why screening matters

A simple heart valve screening is important, even if you feel “fine.” A heart murmur may be the first sign — and it can often be found during a routine check.

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THE REALITY OF HEART VALVE FAILURE

11 Million

Americans have heart valve disease.

75%

of people know little or nothing about heart valve disease.

1 in 10

people with symptomatic heart valve failure may die within 5 weeks while waiting for treatment.

CHECK THE WARNING SIGNS

Heart valve failure can be easy to miss. Some people have few or no symptoms at all. Take the wheel and ask your doctor to listen to your heart.

You may be at higher risk if you have:

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an age of 65+

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Family History of Heart Conditions

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High Blood Pressure

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Diabetes

HEART VALVE RISK CHECK

Complete an easy 5-question assessment to better understand your risk factors for heart valve failure.

This quick check is for awareness only. It does not provide a diagnosis and is meant to help you prepare for a conversation with your doctor.

1. How old are you?

Heart valve failure becomes more common as we age—especially for adults over 65 with certain health or lifestyle risk factors.

2. Have you ever been told you have a heart murmur?
3. Does your family have a history of heart valve conditions?
4. Which risk factors do you have?

Select all that apply

5. Have you experienced any of the following:

Select all that apply

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MAKE A PIT STOP AT THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE

At your appointment, you can ask:

Can you listen to my heart for a murmur?

Should I have a heart ultrasound?

Heart valve failure is serious, but it is treatable. Early diagnosis can help ensure timely care and may lower the risk of an emergency hospital visit.

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