02/23/2026
Yesterday was National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, and the data for 2026 is clear: Valve disease is projected to double by 2040.
Source: The American Heart Association (AHA) released a projection yesterday (Feb 22): https://newsroom.heart.org/news/rate-of-heart-valve-disease-expected-to-double-by-2040-early-diagnosis-can-save-lives
Because symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath often develop slowly, many of our neighbors in Bakersfield, Tehachapi, and Delano mistake it for "just getting older."
At CCVMG, we don’t wait for symptoms to become severe. By combining traditional expertise with 2026’s diagnostics, we can catch valve issues in their earliest, most treatable stages.
Don't let your heart’s "doors" wear out in silence. This final week of Heart Month, make early detection your priority.
Take the lead on your health. Schedule your valve assessment at ccvmg.com.