Deaths from heart valve disease rising among U.S. adults ages 65 and older

Death rates from this heart condition are rising after decades of progress

Heart valve disease deaths are rising among older Americans as longer lifespans and complex health issues hinder progress today.

After nearly two decades of decline, heart valve disease death rates rose among Americans 65 and older

Preliminary American Heart Association research found heart valve disease death rates among Americans 65 and older rose nearly 5% from 2018 to 2023 after decades of decline.

Deaths from heart valve disease rising among U.S. adults ages 65 and older

After nearly two decades of decline, valvular heart disease death rates have increased from 2018 to 2023 and are predicted to remain elevated through 2040, according to independent, new preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026, held Nov. 6–9 in Chicago.

Death Rate From One Heart Condition Rises After Years of Decline

Deaths linked to heart valve disease are rising among older Americans after nearly two decades of progress, with the primary concern being that longer lifespans and increasingly complex health problems could be contributing to the reversal. “Despite remarkable advances in minimally invasive valve…

Heart Valve Disease Deaths Rising Again in U.S. Seniors, Study Finds

New preliminary research shows that after nearly two decades of decline, heart valve disease death rates among Americans 65 and older have increased from 2018 to 2023 and are projected to stay elevated through 2040, highlighting the need for earlier detection and equitable care. The post Heart Valve Disease Deaths Rising Again in U.S. Seniors, Study Finds appeared first on citybuzz.