02/22/2026
Heart valve disease affects approximately 11.6 million Americans, according to the official website for Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, which is celebrated on February 22 each year. As we round out Heart Month, take today to learn about this lesser-known but treatable cardiovascular condition, its symptoms, and how it’s treated. Risk factors include:
• Older age
• Congenital heart abnormalities
• Cardiovascular disease, heart attack, or other heart conditions
• Family history of HVD
• Other comorbid conditions