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The Global Burden of Valvular Heart Disease: From Clinical Epidemiology to Management

Gloria Santangelo1, Francesca Bursi2, Andrea Faggiano1,3

  • 1Department of Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular Diseases, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy.

Journal of Clinical Medicine
|March 29, 2023
PubMed

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Valvular heart disease is a major cause of death and disability. Understanding its epidemiology and management, particularly through multidisciplinary heart valve centers, is key for better patient care and prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Valvular heart disease significantly contributes to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
  • It is a primary cause of patient symptoms and functional limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology of primary valvular heart disease.
  • To discuss current management strategies and highlight the role of specialized centers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on valvular heart disease epidemiology.
  • Analysis of geographical and temporal trends in disease prevalence.
  • Emphasis on multidisciplinary care models.

Main Results:

  • Valvular heart disease epidemiology is complex and varies geographically.
  • Effective management requires a comprehensive understanding of disease trends.
  • Multidisciplinary heart valve centers improve patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding valvular heart disease epidemiology is vital for clinical progress and health policy.
  • Heart valve centers are essential for optimal patient management through a team-based approach.

Keywords:
aortic regurgitationaortic stenosisepidemiologyheart teamheart valve centerheart valve diseasemitral annular disjunctionmitral annulus calcification

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