India, Feb. 22 -- Heart valve disease is one of the alarming ailments that requires greater awareness. For those who may be unfamiliar, heart valves are the essential structures in the heart that enable blood flow, especially as it moves in the right direction. When these valves are affected, a person may be at serious risk of complications, as the heart has to work much harder to pump blood efficiently, which can gradually impact overall heart function.ALSO READ: Heart problem or just anxiety? Cardiologist explains how to spot the signs and understand key differences

HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Sumanto Mukhopadhyay, a structural heart intervention specialist and senior consultant interventional cardiologist at Apollo Multispeciality ...