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Here are the most recent Heart Valve Journals posted by members of our growing community of patients and caregivers. Please click on any journal to learn more. Also, you can use the search function below to find a specific journal for the patient you are looking for:

June 28 - So much to do, so little time
Posted by Virginia (Ginger) French
Blessings everyone! I have so much to do that I don't know what to do first. Working on house to … Read more

Two Year Anniversary of my Heart Valve Surgery
Posted by paula Murphy
Today is my two year anniversary of my open heart surgery!! i had planned on going to New York … Read more

Change in Dental work strategy!
Posted by Terrie Syvertsen
Well, let this be a reminder(and an important one) to take care of any dental issues prior to your … Read more

Questions/Support for Caregivers/Family Members?
Posted by Caregiver and Daughtor
On July 14, my mom will have her aortic valve replaced at Fairfax INova by one of the best surgeons … Read more

Back Home!
Posted by Janet Rider
Thanks to all for your support! I ended up back in the hospital with Dressler's Syndrome, an auto- … Read more

Walking and finding patience journal.
Posted by Olga Landry
I went for a walk with my dog today about 15 min walk and I found I was tired be time I got to the … Read more

Defying the odds
Posted by Gary Roberts
http://www.iberianet.com/people/features/defying-the-odds/article_6b38c32c-faeb-11e3-9b74- … Read more

Still a little scared
Posted by Gary Roberts
It has been six months since being accidentally shot with a pellet gun and four months since my open … Read more

From Soup to Nuts
Posted by Lynn Ennis
Hi Everyone! A year ago I discovered I had aortic stenosis and was informed I needed to have OHS and … Read more

Surgery Complete
Posted by Larry Gray
It has been 10 days since my aortic valve replacement, and I must say, it wasn't as bad as I thought … Read more

Beginning the journey
Posted by Jim Newman
Was diagnosed with Mitral Prolapse and atrial fibrilation in 1999, and started with meds to slow the … Read more

preparation and meditation 20 days to go till surgery
Posted by M Ratchford
Now organised new smart phone so i can download meditation app and be online in hospital. now to buy … Read more

Making LIsts!
Posted by Terrie Syvertsen
Well, decided I have to make a few changes in the home in preparedness for the surgery and return … Read more

Two weeks post AVR surgery
Posted by Anthony Copeland-Parker
Time does fly when you are having fun or when you are on the other side of surgery. I do remember … Read more

Surgery on Monday
Posted by Pat Prichard
My mitral valve replacement and atrial fibrillation ablation are scheduled for this Monday, June 30 … Read more

June 26 - Two steps forward, One step back, Repeat!
Posted by Virginia (Ginger) French
I wrote a long response to M tonight, and decided to post it with edits here. I may hit my curfew … Read more

18 weeks (plus one day!) and Test Results
Posted by Cassie Fairbourn
I was excited to go to my appointment with Dr. Thorne today. (cardiac surgeon) I found out the … Read more

Mitral Valve repair
Posted by Kyle Phillips
Hello … Read more

Surgery - Let's Make a Date
Posted by Michael Culpepper
OK, last weekend I posted on here that readers should "Stand by for NEWS … Read more

three weeks to go - feeling depressed, old and fat
Posted by M Ratchford
bad day today. for no reason couldnt stop crying. poor me ! i know i know so many people worse off … Read more