Purpose
This page contains links to toolkits that provide information, key messages, and resources to help health care teams, patients, and partner organizations to better understand and communicate about heart valve disease.
Overview
Heart valve disease affects more than 5 million people in the U.S. and leads to 25,000 deaths each year. Aortic stenosis—the most common form of heart valve disease—affects 5% of people 65 and older.
There are notable disparities in heart valve disease diagnosis and treatment among African American, Hispanic, and Asian populations. Women are also more likely to be underdiagnosed with heart valve disease compared to men.
Toolkits and resources
Toolkit for health care professionals
Start the conversation with patients about heart valve disease with plain language resources.
Spread the word about heart valve disease with ready-made, e-newsletter articles, social media posts and graphics, and key messages.
Access resources and graphics to learn more about heart valve disease prevention, risk, and management. Explore stories from patients living with heart valve disease and hear more about their treatment journeys.