Welcome back, everyone! If you’ve been told you need surgery on your aortic valve, you’ll probably hear the term SAVR, or surgical aortic valve replacement. Even though it sounds intimidating, SAVR is a well-established operation that has helped millions of people live longer, healthier lives. Let’s break down what it is and why it’s done. What does the aortic valve do? The aortic valve sits between the heart and the aorta, opening and closing with every heartbeat to keep blo

Medical Monday: Mechanical vs. Bioprosthetic Valves What Patients with Aortic Valve Disease Should Know If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with aortic valve disease, one of the biggest decisions you may face is choosing what type of replacement valve is right for you. It can feel overwhelming at first, but this guide breaks it down in plain language so you can walk into your appointments feeling more confident and informed. First, What Does the Aortic Valve Do? Your aor

💊🫀 Community Reminder: Worth a Revisit on Share with You Sunday! 🫀 Have you watched (or re-watched) our interview with Dr. Kristin Watson? If not, now’s the perfect time. Dr. Watson does an incredible job breaking down the common medications prescribed for aortic disease, why they’re used, how they work, and what side effects to watch for — all in a way that actually makes sense. Watch our interview here . This is one of those conversations every patient and caregiver shou

❤️ Today is Survivor Series Replay Saturday at Aortic Hope! 🎉 On Replay Saturday, we’re sharing some of our most watched and impactful Survivor Stories from years past. ❤️ Today, we are re-featuring a powerful Survivor Story from Michael Pace . He survived a Type A Aortic Dissection. Michael is very active in the grueling Spart Race Series. ❣️ Thank you, Michael, for bravely sharing your journey of survival and for contributing to our ever-popular Survivor Series. 👉To watch

📚💙 Happy Library Lovers Day! 💙📚 If you love a good library, you’ll love this even more — the Aortic Hope community has a library of its own! From patient guides and educational resources to stories written by the community, for the community, these materials are here to support, educate, and remind you that you’re not alone on this journey. https://www.aortichope.org/post/reading-resources-by-the-community-for-the-community Whether you’re checking something out for answer