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NEW SURVEY BY EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES UNCOVERS JUST HOW MUCH AMERICANS KNOW ABOUT THEIR HEART HEALTH
How many times have you found yourself breathless after a single flight of stairs, struggling with grocery bags you once carried with ease or feeling your heart pound rapidly after the smallest exertion? A new survey conducted for Edwards Lifesciences by Talker Research explores how older adults think about their health — from the small signs and moments brushed off as "just aging" with a promise to "deal with it later," to proactively discussing health concerns with their doctor after 65, revea
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[{"type":"text","content":"NEARLY 12 MILLION PEOPLE HAVE HEART VALVE DISEASE IN THE US, YET 1 IN 3 OLDER ADULTS DON'T EVEN KNOW IT","length":107,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"** FEBRUARY 22ND IS HEART VALVE DISEASE AWARENESS DAY **","length":61,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- How many times have you found yourself breathless after a single flight of stairs, struggling with grocery bags you once carried with ease or feeling your heart pound rapidly after the smallest exertion? A new survey conducted for Edwards Lifesciences by Talker Research explores how older adults think about their health — from the small signs and moments brushed off as "just aging" with a promise to "deal with it later," to proactively discussing health concerns with their doctor after 65, revealing a vivid picture of the ways people can dangerously deprioritize their heart health.","length":659,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/edwards-lifesciences/9373651-heart-valve-disease-awareness-day","length":150,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"February is American Heart Month, with February 22nd designated Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. Heart valve failure (severe aortic stenosis) is a dangerous form of heart disease that can be considered as deadly as some cancers. What many people don't realize is that heart valve failure doesn't always come with symptoms. In fact, it can be completely asymptomatic – progressing quietly and rapidly until it becomes life-threatening. Nearly 12 million people have heart valve disease in the US, yet 1 in 3 older adults don't even know they have it, partly because they feel "fine"","length":615,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"In this interview, Dr. Mark Russo/Dr. Michele Kalt shares more of the heart health survey results and reveal how seriously older Americans are taking their health. They also shine a light on heart valve failure — from the signs and symptoms to what Americans should be discussing with their doctors. Lastly, they give important tips on keeping your heart in tip top shape!","length":372,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"This survey also uncovers:","length":26,"tagN...