Facing a second valve replacement
Shirley had already been through one valve replacement. Now, in her 80s, that valve was failing. Would a transcatheter procedure be right for her?
A surprise diagnosis at 38
Christian was active and healthy, with a growing young family. He was shocked to learn he had heart valve disease and needed urgent surgery.
“Looking back now, I never had energy”
Rudy Cuzzetto didn’t realize how a faulty heart valve was affecting his life — until he followed his wife’s advice to see a doctor.
“I was lucky to be diagnosed early”
An Ironman participant, Fabio had to take a break from sport because he needed heart surgery but it didn't take him long to get back in the race.
“Ask for a stethoscope check”
Chest pain brought Nancy Bagworth to emergency. After two open heart surgeries, she will never minimize how she's feeling or put off seeking care again.
“It turned out I had severe aortic stenosis”
John Stott learned his heart condition needed urgent treatment. Ten weeks post-surgery he was back at work and had a new perspective on life.