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The causes of heart valve disease vary from person to person. You may be born with a heart valve
problem, or it may develop because of age or an infection. Understanding the causes of heart valve
disease and your risk will help you to be prepared in case you ever need to have one of your heart
valves replaced. You can take the necessary steps to stay on top of your heart health.
It’s not always easy to tell if you or a loved one has heart valve disease. There aren’t always symptoms, and if there are, they can be subtle. But if you know the risks associated with heart valve disease, you should talk with your doctor about whether a heart screening is right for you.
Take a few minutes to answer the questions below and get a personalized discussion guide to use when talking with your doctor about heart valve disease.