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Susan Strong
Sep 23, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20202 min read
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 20, 20202 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20202 min read
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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