Heart valve disease is a little known condition where the heart valve doesn't function properly.
The heart has four valves that keep blood flowing in the correct direction. In some cases, one or more of the valves don't open or close properly. This can cause the blood flow through your heart to your body to be disrupted.
Your heart valve disease treatment depends on the heart valve affected and the type and severity of the valve disease. Sometimes heart valve disease requires surgery to repair or replace the heart valve.
Some people with heart valve disease might not experience symptoms for many years. Signs and symptoms of heart valve disease may include:
- Abnormal sound (heart murmur) when a doctor is listening to the heart beating with a stethoscope
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath, particularly when you have been very active or when you lie down
- Swelling of your ankles and feet
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Irregular heartbeat
Heart valve disease can cause many complications, including:
- Heart failure
- Stroke
- Blood clots
- Heart rhythm abnormalities
- Death
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If you have a heart murmur, your doctor may recommend you visit a cardiologist. If you develop any symptoms that may suggest heart valve disease, see your doctor.
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