Valvular heart disease remains common in industrialized countries, because the decrease
in prevalence of rheumatic heart diseases has been accompanied by an increase in that of …

Population-based studies including systematic echocardiographic examinations are
required to assess the prevalence of valvular heart disease. In industrialized countries, the …

The epidemiology of valvular heart disease (VHD) has changed dramatically over the past
50 years in developed nations. While rheumatic disease is now uncommon, a steady rise in …

Valvular heart disease (VHD) is a major contributor to loss of physical function, quality of life
and longevity. The epidemiology of VHD varies substantially around the world, with a …

Valvular heart disease is a rapidly growing cause of global cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality with diverse and evolving geographic distribution. The prevalence of rheumatic …

In this review, we will discuss the current knowledge of heart valve disease (HVD)
epidemiology, how it has changed over time and possible future trends. There are large …

Valvular heart disease is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and a
major contributor of symptoms and functional disability. Knowledge of valvular heart disease …

The Euro Heart Survey on valvular heart disease included 5001 patients from 92 centers in
25 European countries in 2001: 71.9% had native valve disease and 28.1% had previously …

Background Valvular heart diseases are not usually regarded as a major public-health
problem. Our aim was to assess their prevalence and effect on overall survival in the general …

Background The epidemiology of valvular heart disease (VHD) has changed markedly over
the last 50 years worldwide, and the prevalence and features of VHD in China are unknown …