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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: January 19, 2016

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Alina FH uploaded a photo
6 years ago (February 29, 2020)
Today is Rare Disease Awareness Day. Mine is Homozygous FH. I am in awe of all of you who battle one of these rare conditions with a smile! Much health to all!
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Susan Lynn
6 years ago (February 29, 2020)
Alina - I'm thinking about getting tested. My parents and siblings all had high cholesterol despite eating a healthy diet. My LDL was 212 at last check. Luckily, I didn't have any heart blockages during my catheterization nor did any of my family ever have issues with their arteries. .... Read more.
Alina FH
6 years ago (February 29, 2020)
Susan, it is always a good thing to be tested if you have had family proof of high cholesterol when the lifestyle was good, in my opinion. Genetic testing is more available now than ever before. I take 80mg of Lipitor, 10 mg of Zetia daily and 150mg injectable Praluent... Read more.
Alina FH
6 years ago (February 29, 2020)
I should also add that my cholesterol is around 600 with no meds and at 224 at the last check, so still not normal. The LDL is 180. Not optimal but the best we can do with the meds I tolerate.
Susan Lynn
6 years ago (March 1, 2020)
Thanks, Alina! I'll check out these resources. ❤
Alina FH uploaded a photo
6 years ago (February 7, 2020)
Feb. 6 - I was blessed to have dinner with Barbara Laurie last night! It was amazing to meet her. Barb and I met on this site and I encourage everyone: if you can form a bond with anyone here, it'll be a powerful tool in your journey.
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Barbara Wood
6 years ago (February 7, 2020)
Great pic! Wonderful to see you both looking so great!
Susan Lynn
6 years ago (February 7, 2020)
Fantastic!!! You both look beautiful. Glad you made a connection and a friend! ❤
Tracy Simmons
6 years ago (February 7, 2020)
How wonderful - you both look wonderful.
Catie B
6 years ago (February 8, 2020)
Beautiful ladies! It's so awesome you met and spent time together! Delighted to read your post and see this lovely photo.
Adam Pick
6 years ago (February 8, 2020)
This warms my heart. Thank you Alina and Barb. You have made my day, my month, my year with this picture. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Barbara Laurie
6 years ago (February 8, 2020)
Hi Alina! We had the best time with you and your hubby, you welcomed us with open arms and it was great to finish all our "heart story" updates! You're in our prayers❣️ Happy 4th anniversary☀️💕💕💕💕
Alina FH
6 years ago (February 8, 2020)
Barb, DITTO!!! Love you! 💕💜💕💜💕💜😘😘
Alina FH
6 years ago (February 8, 2020)
Adam, thank you for a wonderful initiative building this site & community. The lessons I have learned here, the community you created are priceless assets that have made me stronger in my journey with heart disease. Thank you.
Peggy Whitecotton
6 years ago (February 8, 2020)
beautiful heart sisters, Always enjoyed your stories and posts
Kate Watson
6 years ago (February 14, 2020)
What?! That's so cool!! You both look amazing. I hope to meet you both in person someday!!
Wanda Mroz
6 years ago (February 14, 2020)
You guys look wonderful! I wish I could have been there! Someday I hope to meet you both... hugs💞💞
Phyllis Petersen
6 years ago (March 4, 2020)
You both look great! So nice that you could meet.
Alina FH uploaded a photo
7 years ago (February 1, 2019)
February 1, 2019 - This is all the red I could find: Happy National Wear Red Day to all! This is a day for heart health awareness for women in particular, but awareness is always good for all! Happy Heart Month to all, too!
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