The disease
Valvular heart disease: numerous causes and complications
Valvular heart disease encompasses conditions affecting the various heart valves. This may involve the aortic valve, located between the left ventricle and the aorta; the mitral valve, between the left atrium and the left ventricle; the...
What We Do
Valvular heart disease is a chronic condition that can lead to cardiac complications. It requires long-term medical follow-up and, in some cases, medication and surgery. It is therefore important to prevent the risk of valvular heart disease and its complications by addressing the relevant...
Data
The valve disease surveillance system established by Santé publique France makes it possible to study the epidemiological trends of these conditions.
Increasing Number of Patients Hospitalized for Valvular Heart Disease
In 2016, 38,875 patients were hospitalized for the treatment of valvular...
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
article
Pulmonary embolism, peripheral arterial disease, valvular heart disease, stroke, aortic aneurysm, and aortic dissection: the neglected areas of cardiovascular epidemiology
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Tobacco
thematic dossier
Despite a slight decrease compared to 2015, tobacco remains responsible for more than 68,000 premature deaths in 2023—accounting for 11% of total mortality—making it still the leading cause of...
Nutrition and Physical Activity
thematic dossier
Nutrition and physical activity are two major determinants of health that contribute to improving the health of the population and are key priorities in public health policy.
High blood pressure
thematic dossier
High blood pressure (HBP), defined as blood pressure that is too high, is the most common chronic condition in France and a major risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
