26/08/2025
Ageing affects your heart too.
Over time, valves can stiffen or not open fully due to wear and tear or calcium build-up.¹
This strains your heart and makes you feel tired or breathless.¹,²
It is called heart valve disease, and it becomes more common as you grow older.¹
Place your and ask your doctor to listen to your heart.
Other therapies or treatment options may be available and you should discuss any educational information you access online with your healthcare professional. Appropriate treatment for individuals is a matter for healthcare professionals to decide in consultation with each individual.