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!

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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.

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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.

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