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:
Ticking away .......... Posted by Jean Trausch
So far, so good! I'm feeling really fortunate that my recovery is going so well right now :) I … Read more
It's me! Posted by Sophie Marsh
Hello family friends and heart valve patients … Read more
One month recovery update Posted by Steve Bond
Thank you Michelle for checking in on us! The last two weeks have been somewhat uneventful but … Read more
D Day is coming Posted by Coral DiBella
Hi there everyone … Read more
Last room before discharge! Posted by Sophie Marsh
Sophie has been through a lot but has stayed very strong and positive. She has graduated to the … Read more
Be One In A Million Posted by Kimberly Goodloe
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12 Month Ross Update!! Posted by Chris Dixon
So I'm 1 year old today and I'm a little big for my age, what can I say? :-) I'm so excited to … Read more
Cardiac Depression Posted by Carolyn Stone
Hey there surgery survivors. I haven't posted in a while and now I'd like to post about cardiac … Read more
Progress in ICU Posted by Sophie Marsh
Well this has been a long day but a great day! The heart surgery has repaired Sophie's mitral and … Read more
Last update for the night Posted by Ron Rovin
The surgery went well! We are now I. The ICU with my dad. He has a nurse with him 24/7 plus he has … Read more
Update 2 Posted by Eric Rovin
We just received a phone call phone Dr. McCarthy telling us my dad is being sewn up and we can see … Read more
Out of surgery...Everything went great! Posted by Sophie Marsh
Sophie is out of surgery and in ICU. The surgery went perfectly and she ended up with two repaired … Read more
Update 1 Posted by Eric Rovin
My dad was taken from the prep room at 9:30am and the surgery started at 10:20am. We just received … Read more
First update of the day Posted by Ron Rovin
My dad was taken from the prep room at 9:30am and the surgery started at 10:20am. We just received … Read more
Big Week Posted by Sara Bloomfield
I'm heading to Northwestern this week on Thursday and then to Cleveland on Monday. It will be 2 … Read more
Recovery Continues Posted by Will Sperle
Entry By Will/Don … Read more
An ordinary day that turned into something special Posted by Michelle Wanke
This past Saturday, my husband and I were attending yet another rodeo performance and after it was … Read more
Angiogram all clear Posted by Heather Park
Yesterday I went for my pre-surgery angiogram and got the all clearance - no blockages and coronary … Read more
The big day, Take Two! Posted by Eric Rovin
This has to be some type of crewel trick or something. I find myself lying awake in a hotel room … Read more