‘Listen to Your Heart’ during National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, February 22
By a
HVD consists of damage to one or more of the heart's four valves, which interrupts blood flow and often causes serious complications-including death. The good news is that heart valve disease can usually be successfully treated with valve repair or replacement in patients of all ages. This makes awareness of the risk factors and signs and symptoms especially important.
This year's theme of "Listen to Your Heart" encourages people to know their risk factors for heart valve disease, listen to their hearts and get them checked regularly, and know where to turn if they notice symptoms.
"At least five million Americans have heart valve disease, and an estimated 25,000 people in the
Throughout the country, a series of events is planned, including an event with the
Many of the day's events can be followed on Twitter using #ValveDiseaseDay. The campaign's website ValveDiseaseDay.org has information about the campaign, free graphics and resources, and tips on how to help spread the word. The Alliance's activities around National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day were conducted with unrestricted educational support from
Keywords for this news article include: Cardiology, Heart Disease, Risk and Prevention,
Our reports deliver fact-based news of research and discoveries from around the world. Copyright 2018, NewsRx LLC
Atlas General Insurance Services Expands Property Capabilities with Increased Limits and Capacity
An Application for the Trademark “FAIRCOMPARE” Has Been Filed by eHealth
Advisor News
Annuity News
Health/Employee Benefits News
Life Insurance News