This silent heart condition may begin with unexplained fatigue: Cardiologist shares 5 signs, steps for early detection

Heart valve disease is a silent condition that may progress unnoticed for years, according to cardiologist Dr Sumanto Mukhopadhyay of Apollo Hospitals, Kolkata.

Early signs include unexplained fatigue, breathlessness during routine activities, swollen feet or ankles, dizziness, and fluttering sensation in the chest.

In India, millions are affected due to childhood infections that damaged valves or age-related changes that develop gradually.

Symptoms like fatigue may be ignored as ordinary, but persistent symptoms should prompt a doctor's visit for early detection.