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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

Crystal, female, 60, Massachusetts

Aortic Valve Replacement

The cardiac surgeon told me that I should have my aortic valve replaced within a few months. Read More

Crystal, female, 60, Massachusetts

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

David, male, 35, Pennsylvania

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

Jonny, male, 33, Michigan

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