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2016 prevalence of aortic valve disease in America

In 2016, as many as 5.8 million U.S. adults had aortic valve disease (AVD).

Note: Alliance for Aging Research generated statistic, based on 2005 percentage prevalence
estimates by Bach et al. 2007

Bach D, Radeva J, Birnbaum H, Fournier A, Tuttle E. Prevalence, Referral Patterns, Testing, and Surgery in Aortic Valve Disease: Leaving women and elderly patients behind?. Journal of Heart Valve Disease. 2007; 16(4). https://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/17702360

Reference

Title
Prevalence, Referral Patterns, Testing, and Surgery in Aortic Valve Disease: Leaving women and elderly patients behind?
Publication
Journal of Heart Valve Disease
Publication Date
2007
Authors
Bach D, Radeva J, Birnbaum H, Fournier A, Tuttle E
Volume & Issue
Volume 16, Issue 4
URL
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Aortic Stenosis Fact Sheet

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Connected Facts

Aortic Stenosis

2016 prevalence of Americans 65+ who had AVD

In 2016, an estimated 5.2 million U.S. adults ages 65+ had aortic valve disease (AVD).

 

Note: Alliance for Aging Research generated statistic, based on 2005 percentage prevalence
estimates by Bach et al. 2007

Prevalence & Incidence, Age - A Major Risk Factor, Human Burden

Aortic Stenosis

All-cause mortality for aortic valve disorders

In 2014, all-cause mortality for aortic valve disorders was 34,408 in the U.S.

Human Burden

Aortic Stenosis

Survival rates of sSAS patients who do not undergo valve replacement

Patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (sSAS) who do not undergo valve replacement have survival rates as low as 50% at two years and 20% at 5 years after the onset of symptoms.

Human Burden

Aortic Stenosis

Prevalence of AS in Americans 75+

An estimated 12.4%, or ~2.5 million people ages 75+ in North America, have AS.

Age - A Major Risk Factor

Aortic Stenosis

Low detection rates for AS

Prevalence estimates for AS are likely low. A U.K. population screening found previously undetected HVD in 1 in 2 adults ages 65+.

Prevalence & Incidence

Aortic Stenosis

Aortic stenosis impacts majority of heart valve disease patients

Aortic stenosis (AS) is among the most common forms of heart valve disease (HVD), affecting 2% to 3% of the adult U.S. population.

Prevalence & Incidence

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