I am a structural heart nursing coordinator who has been involved in this therapy for almost 10 years. I remember when these therapies were only available on a research basis. Our team has helped treat over 2000 patients. Although stressful at times, it is truly one of the most fulfilling roles I’ve ever been involved in. My son was born with a heart defect, and that is another reason why heart condition awareness is so special to me.
A heart nursing coordinator and mom of a heart warrior
Recent Stories
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.