Finding comfort in other people’s stories
By lending my voice to the conversation about valve disease, I hope my experiences can help other patients who feel as overwhelmed and intimidated as I first did, even in just a small way.
Nina Bamford’s story
Nina Bamford shares her experience with aortic stenosis. Nina recognized that her quality of life had declined due to valve disease, and sought treatment.
Linda shares to help others
After her symptoms started to worsen and her energy level dropped, Linda contacted her cardiologist and was diagnosed with mitral valve stenosis.
Susan shares her story to help others
I just thought that the shortness of breath with exercise was I wasn’t in as good of shape, my lungs had some scarring from radiation, and I had some chest tightness and I thought that was just anxiety.
Dennis’ heart valve problem didn’t seem so bad at first
We want people to listen to their heart and get it checked out with their doctor. It could be life-saving. In my case it was, and every new day is a gift for me.
Heart valve surgery is not a journey a patient takes alone
It requires a strategic team of doctors and dedicated caregivers to help the patient feel most comfortable and supported while overcoming new and unique challenges.
Jamie’s experience has enriched his ministry
For Jamie, the most difficult physical experience of his life has actually enriched his ministry.
Singing has always been central to Ron Hargrave’s life
It brought my life back as it was.
Col. Gabriel’s heart valve story
But I tell my TAVR patients you’ll be up and walking the next day and recovered in a week or two. They get back to their lives in a much fuller sense and much more quickly.
My scar is my badge of honor
I am very proud to be writing this, and to be a brave and resilient survivor of this complicated disease.