Ask the Expert: Navigating structural heart disease


March 30, 2026

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Structural heart disease affects more than 5 million adults in the U.S., or 2.5% of the general population. It’s particularly common among older adults, affecting about 10% who are 75 and older. Here, we’ll address structural heart disease, what it means, what to look for, and how to treat it.

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