Susan Strong
4 Tips When You're Diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis
When I was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis (AS), I knew very little about the disease. I didn’t know that different types of...
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Susan Strong
- Aug 18
- 1 min
Aortic Stenosis: 5 Tips for Care Partners
When I was first diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and my cardiologist told me I needed aortic valve replacement, I felt overwhelmed...
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Susan Strong
- Jul 8
- 1 min
5 Helpful Resources for People with Aortic Stenosis from Someone in the Know
When Susan was diagnosed with aortic stenosis, she wished there was more information and support available online and in her community.
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Susan Strong
- Jun 15
- 2 min
Aortic Stenosis: It's Not Anxiety or Old Age
We’ve all done it — we notice something different going on with our bodies, and unless we’re in excruciating pain, bleeding profusely, or...
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Susan Strong
- Feb 13
- 1 min
Meet John
John is an active member of the My Valve My Voice patient community. John's journey with aortic stenosis began when his primary care...
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Susan Strong
- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
7 Top TAVR Questions Answered By Someone Who's Been Through It
After my diagnosis of severe aortic stenosis, I had lots of questions about TAVR: Will I feel pain? How long is recovery? Will I feel...
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Susan Strong
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Life After TAVR: Managing Uncertainty About My Valve's Future
Just a few days ago, Nov. 12th, was my 7 year "valversary"! So much life has happened since then. I'm grateful for the life-saving #TAVR...
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Susan Strong
- Oct 27, 2021
- 1 min
I Was Told I Was Too Young for TAVR. Here’s Why I’m Glad I Pushed Back.
I was only 49 when I was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the aortic valve doesn’t open fully, restricting blood...
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Susan Strong
- Oct 6, 2021
- 1 min
7 Ways to Make Life a Little Easier Before and After TAVR
When I first learned I had severe aortic stenosis and the only treatment was a heart valve replacement, I was scared and overwhelmed. As...
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Susan Strong
- Apr 28, 2021
- 1 min
Living with Aortic Stenosis: Before and After Treatment
Even after I was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, I knew I still had a lot of living left to do! Just a few months after my...
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Susan Strong
- Apr 24, 2021
- 1 min
A Heart Full of Love, Healing, and Gratitude
I thought I'd share something fun and meaningful that I just recently discovered. This morning I completed my first hand-sewn Heart...
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Susan Strong
- Apr 14, 2021
- 1 min
3 Tips for Navigating Bumps in the Road on the Way to Aortic Stenosis Treatment
When my doctor first diagnosed me with severe aortic stenosis, I felt overwhelmed. Aortic stenosis is a condition in which the heart’s...
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Susan Strong
- Apr 6, 2021
- 1 min
Aortic Stenosis: A Caregiver's Guide from a Patient's Perspective
Receiving a diagnosis of aortic stenosis often comes as a shock to both patients and their loved ones. And learning that treatment...
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Susan Strong
- Mar 22, 2021
- 1 min
It's Been 6 Years Since My TAVR. This Is How I'm Doing...
The photo below was taken at the beautiful Hanging Lake in my home state of Colorado. Less than one year after my TAVR (transcatheter...
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Susan Strong
- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
A Heart Team Approach to Care Empowers Patients
When a person is newly diagnosed with any disease or serious medical condition, he or she is often flooded both with anxiety and...
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Susan Strong
- Dec 31, 2020
- 2 min
Saying "So Long" to 2020...
For most of us, 2020 has been a year to which we are relieved to bid, "Good riddance!" I’m eager to say so long, farewell, auf...
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Susan Strong
- Dec 26, 2020
- 0 min
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Susan Strong
- Dec 20, 2020
- 2 min
The Importance of Hope
I heard a tapping on the door of my hospital room. I was 17 and had just graduated from high school, recently blindsided by a diagnosis...
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Susan Strong
- Nov 14, 2020
- 1 min
My Aortic Stenosis Confession
The video was captured this summer when www.Healthgrades.com asked me to share "My Aortic Stenosis Confession." If you have been...
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Susan Strong
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
What the heck is an Interventional Cardiologist?: If you have aortic stenosis, you'll want to know!
Knowledge is power, and understanding your treatment options can alleviate a lot of stress. In my article on Healthgrades.com, I give you...
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