Stories Archive
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William's story
Seeing many physicians, and having half a dozen surgeries, you would think someone would’ve found my heart valve problem, but… -
Dennis's story
I had my aortic valve replaced seven years ago. The doctor used a “Cow Valve” to replace my calcified aortic… -
Muffy's story
It all began when I was pregnant at age 30 and my OBGYN didn’t like how my heart sounded. Off… -
Maria's story
Aortic valve disease! Scheduled for TAVR Nov 29th 2022 The post Aortic valve disease… appeared first on Heart Valve Disease Awareness… -
Linda's story
In 2013 I was diagnosed with aortic stenosis and I blockage. After three years of tests, in 2016, it had… -
Londa's story
I had Mitral valve replacement on Jan 12th of this year. Was told it was a genetic thing. Had open… -
Gregory's story
“At 56 I had MVR surgery and am closing in on my 3rd year post surgery with no problems. I’ve… -
Matthew's story
“Unknowingly Jan 3 1988 I was born bicuspid aortic valve. It wasn’t until I was 18 years old going to… -
Jamie's story
I went in for my yearly OBGYN appointment in October 2018 and my doctor became concerned about my murmur. I… -
Edward's story
I am 74 years old. I was born with a Bicuspid valve. In December 2020 my heart doctor decide it… -
Nick's story
“This 84 year old spent more than 70 years in pharmacy.At this age I was exercising an hour a day… -
Thomas Muellner's story
“If you’re lucky enough to know you’re due for maintenance, it’s best to move early — infectious diseases be damned.“ -
Christine R's story
“Patient advocacy and peer to peer support is the cornerstone of strength for one's journey.“ -
Operation Backward Blood
I am a survivor of heart valve disease. My journey began at a routine physical when my primary care physician… -
Adele's story
“When I found this page, I was like, yes! I'm home! There are other people just like me or who least understand the feeling. “ -
Nicole Hoover's story
“I advocate every day for patients who have valve disease by listening to their concerns and helping them make the best decision about their care“