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Helena Vesty & William Morgan & Lucy Farrell

Heart valve disease explained as hidden condition can be 'worse than cancer'

An evasive heart disease that can have worse outcomes than most cancers if left untreated could be detected by a simple test, according to one doctor.

Heart specialist Dr Mamta Buch highlighted that the routine check for heart valve disease is often missed by medical professionals.

Heart valve disease occurs when one or more of the valves between the heart's four chambers stop working properly. This puts additional strain on the heart.

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