Researchers say in most cases condition is mild but it can increase risk of heart attacks and strokes
One in four healthy people aged 60 and over in the UK have undiagnosed heart valve disease, research suggests.
The conditions develops when one or more of the heart valves do not work properly. The main problems are caused by the valves either not opening fully or not closing correctly.
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