Heart valve diseases such as aortic stenosis are common among the elderly.1,2
Are you constantly tired and short of breath?
It could be your heart telling you something.
Get a heart check to understand what your heart could be telling you.
Is my heart telling me something I should know?
Did you know that your chest pain, breathlessness or fatigue, which you might mistake as signs of old age, could be heart-related?
The good news is that most of these diseases can be treated.3
The sooner your aortic stenosis is treated, the better your chances of a full recovery.4
Visiting your doctor soon if you experience any symptoms can help you get diagnosed and treated early.
Can a heart valve be replaced without open heart surgery?
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How do I understand what my heart is telling me?
The answer lies in your symptoms.
You might think your fatigue or shortness of breath are age-related. In fact, these could be caused by a heart valve disease. Your doctor can help you find out which it is.
Chest pain
A feeling of pressure on your chest even when you are inactive.
Shortness of breath
Needing to catch your breath when walking short distances.
Feeling faint
Fainting while doing routine tasks.
Weak or dizzy
Struggling with routine tasks due to persistent light-headedness.
Fatigue
Feeling tired even when inactive.
Watch out for symptoms that may indicate aortic stenosis.

Visit your doctor soon.
I need help talking to my doctor about my symptoms
Feeling confused and uncertain about discussing your symptoms with your doctor is understandable.
Feeling embarrassed about undergoing a test your doctor might suggest is also normal.
We have listed some questions and discussion points to help you talk to your doctor.
Guide for talking to your doctor
Nervous about getting tested for a heart valve disease?
Diagnostic tests for heart valve diseases are non-invasive.
How are heart valve diseases diagnosed?
Do not delay getting your heart checked. Visit your doctor today.
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References
- Rostagno C. Heart valve disease in elderly. World J Cardiol. 2019; 11(2): 71–83.
- Mayo Clinic. Heart valve disease. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-valve-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20353727. Accessed 5 May 2023.
- The Heart Foundation. Australia. What is heart valve disease. Available at: https://heartfoundation.org.au/bundles/your-heart/heart-valve-disease. Accessed 5 May 2023.
- Bartoli-Leonard F and Aikawa E. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2020; 7: 602271.
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