Patient Stories
Coronary Bypass
I had a severe aortic regurgitation with symptomatic congestive heart failure; the doctor told me in order to get better, I had to have heart surgery. Read More
Aortic Valve Replacement
The cardiac surgeon told me that I should have my aortic valve replaced within a few months. Read More
Cardiac Stress Test
I experienced recurring and significant chest pain while shoveling snow, became concerned and called my doctor, who set me up to have a cardio stress test. Read More
Thrombolytic Therapy (TPA)
During my second cycle on chemo, I woke up one morning and my arm was 1.5 times as big as the other: it was swollen, bright white and painful to the touch. I was rushed into the emergency room with a blood clot. Read More
Stress Test
I have a mitral-valve prolapse and my doctor monitors my heart and the leaky valve to ensure that there are no changes which would need attention. On the day of the stress test I was told to eat only a light meal, have no caffeine and do not eat anything two hours before the test. Read More
Coronary Bypass
I have had three coronary bypasses. I had my first heart attack at age 47. I went to the doctor and they rushed me to the hospital. Read More
LDL Apheresis / Low Density Lipoprotein Apheresis
Every other Thursday morning I go into the hospital and have LDL apheresis. It takes about four hours. I get apheresis because of my extremely high cholesterol levels that do not respond significantly to medication, dietary changes, or exercise. Read More
