Heart Health – Page 2

Heart Health | People sharing stories about recognizing, treating and managing heart valve disease. Find out more about Taking Control of your heart health here.

Diabetes | People sharing strategies and insights about preventing and managing diabetes. Find out more about Taking Control of Diabetes here.

Caregiving Conversations | Caregivers discuss the challenges of caring for a loved one with a serious diagnosis or in the last stages of life

What Matters Most | Family members discuss facing a loved one’s serious illness with an open heart and loving support

Dave, You are Lucky to be Alive!

Dave Durenberger shares how shortness of breath led to him getting a life-saving heart valve replacement.

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Dave, You are Lucky to be Alive!

Dave Durenberger shares how shortness of breath led to him getting a life-saving heart valve replacement.

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Huffing and Puffing Wasn’t Normal

When she got too tired and short of breath from doing her regular housework, JoAnn knew something wasn’t right, so she called her doctor.

Heart Valve Repair Let Him Feel Like a Normal Teen

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Heart Valve Repair Let Him Feel Like a Normal Teen

Bill shares how relieved he was to get his heart valve repaired, so he could enjoy sports and other regular teen activities.

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They Went Up Through My Leg!

Vera recalls how she felt different and breathed easier, the moment her heart valve was replaced.

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Her Heart Didn’t Sound Right

JoAnn shares how a routine exam uncovered a heart problem: when she couldn’t walk, she realized just how serious the problem had become.

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I Lost My Mother Too Young

After losing her mother to a heart attack, Jacqueline knew to follow her gut and get a second opinion, which led to reparing her leaky heart valve sooner, before it was too late.