Rate of heart valve disease expected to double by 2040; early diagnosis can save lives
February 22, 2026
February 22, 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Rate of heart valve disease expected to double by 2040; early diagnosis can save lives
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DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2026 -As the population ages, the American Heart Association now projects 6 in 10 adults will have cardiovascular disease by 2050 and additional projections indicate heart valve disease is expected to double by 2040 and . . .
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Rate of heart valve disease expected to double by 2040; early diagnosis can save lives
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DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2026 -As the population ages, the American Heart Association now projects 6 in 10 adults will have cardiovascular disease by 2050 and additional projections indicate heart valve disease is expected to double by 2040 and . . .
