Hearts4heart
- Heart valve disease (HVD) deemed the ‘next cardiac epidemic’1 is a serious and common condition where one or more of the valves in the heart do not open or close properly, which can lead to problems with blood flow.
- Affecting over half a million Australians- and over 250,000 more unknowingly living with the disease.2
- Hearts4heart is supporting free screening events across Australia to help raise awareness of HVD and support early detection.
- The launch of Australia’s first Heart Valve Disease Patient Journey Report explores the challenges around diagnosis, treatment and management, and provides a roadmap to help improve patient outcomes for all Australians.
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