“I didn’t know what heart valve disease was”
After a blackout led to his diagnosis with heart valve disease, John Hartill wants more people to be aware of subtle symptoms.
“A stethoscope check can save lives”
After he was diagnosed with valve disease, Dave Smith urges his friends to ask their doctors for a stethoscope check.
“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.
A new lease on life
Joylyn Bogle was in heart failure, too weak to undergo surgery. Thanks to a minimally invasive heart valve repair, Joylyn got her life back.
“It is critical to be your own advocate”
Ruth had open heart surgery at age nine, then again almost 50 years later. She shares a lifetime’s experience with valve disease.
“I’m in better shape than I’ve ever been”
After surgery to repair a leaky heart valve, Mandy says, “It’s as though I’ve discovered new gears on my bike!”
“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.
“Listen to your heart”
An infection in his heart had Bryan Socransky on life support. His message to others: advocate for your health and don't wait until it's too late.
“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.
“I’m a new man after TAVI”
After a minimally invasive valve replacement procedure, Peter was back home quickly — and back to playing his beloved golf.