Stories Archive
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Morphine, Not Water: Heart Surgery and Hope in a Global Pandemic
You’d never guess that Thomas Muellner, a writer, musician, rec soccer player, and world traveler is a three times heart… -
Operation Backward Blood
I am a survivor of heart valve disease. My journey began at a routine physical when my primary care physician… -
Adele and the Power of Finding Others Like Her
My name is Adele and I was born and raised in China until the age of 9. According to my… -
A Health Care Professional Advocating for Patients
I’m a structural heart physician assistant and I advocate every day for patients who have valve disease by listening to… -
Alaina Encourages All Women to Listen to Their Hearts
I followed my heart. After numerous failed trips the to ER and my primary care physician that fell on deaf… -
Mitral Valve Regurgitation Diagnosis at 31
February 11th of 2020, just before my 30th Valentine’s Birthday, I was diagnosed with MVR (Mitral Valve Regurgitation). This a… -
Shannon’s Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Hello my name is Shannon on Feb 14, 2016 I found out I have a Bicuspid aortic valve and ascending… -
Richard’s Story
In 1980 at the age of 32 I was diagnosed with a Bicuspid Aortic Valve which needed replacing, this was… -
Every Scar Tells a Story
Hello, I am Philip Warlow from Llanelli in Wales, reaching 2020 was an achievement in itself because of the journey… -
Samuel’s Experience with a Heart Attack Teaches Us How Important it is to Listen to Our Hearts
My name is Sam and I worked as a hospital administrator/manager for more than 25 years. I have seen my… -
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.“