THEME: "Heartbeat of Change: Inspiring Solutions for Global Cardiac Health"
Heart valve disease is when one or more valves in the heart are not working fully and blood does not flow through the heart as it should. This can put extra strain on the heart and cause symptoms such as breathlessness and swollen ankles. Severe heart valve disease can cause the heart to pump less efficiently. There are a number of treatments to help deal with heart valve disease.