Stories Archive
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Christine R's story
“Patient advocacy and peer to peer support is the cornerstone of strength for one's journey.“ -
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“ -
Alaina Bronski's story
“After numerous failed trips the to ER and my primary care physician that fell on deaf ears, I took my heart into my own hands and made an appointment with… -
Katie Eddington's story
“No two days are the same, each one is taken in stride, and every moment counted as a blessing.“ -
Shannon's story
Hello my name is Shannon on Feb 14, 2016 I found out I have a Bicuspid aortic valve and ascending… -
Richard Berger's story
In 1980 at the age of 32 I was diagnosed with a Bicuspid Aortic Valve which needed replacing, this was… -
Phillip Warlow's story
“From every wound there is a scar, and every scar tells a story. A story that says, I survived...“ -
Samuel's story
“Lesson learned and shared; "take every and any chest discomfort seriously" especially if you have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. You can ask your doctor to test your blood for the… -
Charlene's story
“Had great cardiologist and surgeon. I'm still doing great now.“ -
Jacinda Gonzales-Lopez's story
“I am a structural heart nursing coordinator who has been involved in this therapy for almost 10 years.“ -
Sarah Thompson's story
“I had to have my aortic valve replaced along with an aortic aneurysm repaired at the age of 35!“ -
Carrie Johnson's story
“Everyone needs to stay informed.“ -
Scott Green's story
“I thought I was invincible. That sort of thinking would have left my family without their Dad way too soon.“ -
Jonita Daniels-Coleman's story
“Know the signs and ACT!!!!! Heart valve disease can be treated.“ -
Terry Johnson's story
“Did I recognize the signs originally? No, because I had the "it must be my age" or "it could never happen to me" that is too common among men as…