Heart valve disease can lead to conditions such as mitral valve prolapse and mitral valve stenosis, which can cause heart failure.
Is heart valve disease dangerous?
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7 Myths about Heart Disease
In the US and Europe, cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke combined) is the leading cause of death. In Singapore, it is the second leading.
When do swollen ankles and feet signify a heart valve problem?
Swollen feet and swollen ankles could be a sign of heart valve disease as the blood flow through the heart to the body is inhibited, leading to fluid build-up.