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Silent Killer Unmasked: 28% of “Healthy” Seniors Have Undiagnosed Heart Valve Disease


A study identified undiagnosed heart valve disease in 28% of people over 60, emphasizing the importance of better screening in managing health in older adults. Almost 4,500 healthy and symptom-free over-60s were examined, with 28% found to have heart valve disease Age was found to be strongl

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