Connected Facts

Mitral Valve Disease

Mitral valve disease is present in 5.1% of the population ages 65 and older.

Age - A Major Risk Factor

Valve Disease

Risk of heart valve disease increases with age

Between the ages of 18 and 44, less than 1% of the U.S. population has heart valve disease. This increases to 8.5% between ages 65 and 74, and 13.2% after age 75.

Age - A Major Risk Factor, Human Burden

Valve Disease

Prevalence estimates for heart valve disease are likely low.

A U.K. population screening found previously undetected heart valve disease in 1 in 2 adults ages 65+.

Aortic Stenosis

Aortic stenosis often undertreated

Cost of Disease

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