Chest pain
A feeling of tightness or pain in your chest
Subtle but not silent - don't ignore the symptoms1
Symptoms can develop slowly, over a long time. Even if they seem insignificant, mention them to your doctor. Symptoms are a sign that your valve is failing, and needs attention.
Shortness of breath
Struggling to catch your breath in day to day life
Feeling faint
A feeling of being lightheaded or dizzy
Reduced exercise capacity
A difference in normal ability
Why do I have valve disease?
There is no one cause, but several factors can increase your risk of Heart Valve Disease:
Older age
65 and older are significantly higher risk
Family history
Family history of heart disease or Heart Valve Disease
Chronic kidney disease
Involves a gradual loss of kidney function
Heart conditions since birth
Congenital heart disease
High blood pressure
High blood pressure, high cholestrol, and/or diabetes
Personal history of heart conditions
Previous heart conditions increases risk.
If any of these apply to you, talk to your doctor about getting checked.
Sometimes symptoms are subtle, like not being able to keep up with your friends
References
- Heart valve problems and causes, American Heart Association. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/heart-valve-diseases
Note: References provided are applicable for all medical claims on this page.
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