Early detection can save lives. Learn the signs of heart valve disease and when to speak up. @American_Heart
Early detection can save lives. Learn the signs of heart valve disease and when to speak up.  @American_Heart
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It Started as Lightheadedness. It Was Heart Valve Disease.

She kept telling herself it was just stress. It wasn’t. Lightheadedness, fatigue, and shortness of breath can be signs of heart valve disease, especially as we age. Thanks to early detection, her condition was treatable.
If something feels off, don't wait. Ask your health care professional to listen to your heart.

Learn more at heart.org/HeartValves.
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