Welcome back, everyone! Today we’ll be discussing one of the most common myths regarding bicuspid aortic valves. Being told that you have a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) can understandably raise a lot of questions. One of the most common is: “If my valve is abnormal, does that mean I’ll eventually need surgery?” The short answer is no. A bicuspid aortic valve can sometimes cause significant problems, but many people with BAV never need their valve replaced. Understanding what a

We're honored to introduce the newest story in our Saturday Survivor Series featuring Scott Lum, pictured here with a big smile! ❤️ Scott lives in Hawaii however his medical event took place while traveling away from home in Japan. We are deeply grateful that he has chosen to share his journey with us. His story is one of strength, resilience, and hope—a powerful reminder of why sharing our experiences matters. We hope his words inspire, educate, and encourage everyone who re

🫀💙 Explore the Global Heart Hub Research Portal 💙🫀 Aortic Hope is proud to share this valuable resource from our friends at Global Heart Hub, created to help patients become informed and active partners in cardiovascular research. The portal provides easy-to-understand information about: 🔬 Different types of cardiovascular research 🧪 Clinical trials and how to participate 🗣️ Why the patient voice matters in research 🌎 Opportunities to find clinical trials relevant to

Aortic Hope is proud to welcome Emmanuel Mbaka from Kenya to our community! Emmanuel is a cardiac perfusionist and has joined Aortic Hope as a volunteer Medical Social Media Contributor. Through his new educational series, “Inside Aortic Surgery: The Perfusionist’s Perspective,” Emmanuel will take us behind the scenes of complex cardiac and aortic surgery and introduce our community to a vital member of the surgical team that patients may not always hear about—the perfusionis

Good morning, Aortic Hope community! This month we are tackling common myths and misconceptions about aortic disease. There is a lot of information out there, some of it accurate, but some of it potentially misleading. Separating fact from fiction can help you be a more informed patient and advocate for yourself and your loved ones. Today's myth: "Aneurysms never have symptoms." Where This Myth Comes From You may have heard aortic aneurysms called the "silent killer." This t