My name is Sam and I worked as a hospital administrator/manager for more than 25 years. I have seen my share of heart trauma patients and responded to countless Code…

I knew about a heart murmur for a few years.  Then in 2018, at age 61, my heart started to skip beats – lots of them.  In 2018, I had…

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.

I was born with a heart murmur, and was ok up until 2018. I had to have my aortic valve replaced along with an aortic aneurysm repaired at the age…

I was born with bicuspid aortic valve. Had replacement 4 /4/16 open heart. Everyone needs to stay informed. I have been an advocate for heart valve awareness since I can…

I advocate for Heart Awareness because I was in denial that anything could ever happen to me. I thought I was invincible. That sort of thinking would have left my…

I advocate for heart valve disease because I am a heart warrior! I chose not to use survivor because living with heart disease is a everyday battle. I am a…

I always thought heart surgery was for all those much older than me. I’m not overweight and am very active. But that all changed one afternoon while helping my son…

The aging hearts of our loved ones are multifaceted for sure. Kind, funny, witty, intelligent, brave, accomplished, and if we’re lucky, loving with a lifetime of experiences all wrapped up…

Hi my name is Gary and I am from Wayne, NJ. I had open heart surgery in Mt. Sinai hospital in NYC on September 4, 2018. My family and I…