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i had my aortic valve repaired in the Cleveland Clinic. The pain was nothing compared to my sadness. I don't talk to anyone about it but to all of you. I feel I have a heart connection with you. It's like a secret. I just tell everyone I am doing great. And yes, my heart is much better but this...

I am alive

All your comments bring me to tears. Good tears because it is good to hear from people that gives me so so much hope. i am presently followed up at the Cleveland Clinic cardiology. I am only symptomatic (shortness of breath and cough) when I run intensely so even when I feel like running faster...

i am elated with all the comments and suggestions. Finding all of you is a blessing and hearing your stories gives me so much hope and relief. Thanks. I am at work right now and tonight I will have more time to talk. Thanks immensely, Rubi

I am new to this community and I would love your advice. I am in my early 50s and I have severe aortic valve regurgitation. Since 2007, I have been an avid marathon runner. In 2006, faced with a personal tragedy, I decided to change my life and started running to lose weight. A year later I was...