Patient Story #1:
Mark Got Aortic Valve Help!

A 38-time Boston Marathoner, Mark Buciak led an active lifestyle.  Then, Mark was suddenly diagnosed with aortic valve disease and atrial fibrillation.  Mark was concerned that his running career was over.  Watch this video to see Mark’s inspirational patient story.

Patient Story #2:
Laurence Msall's Bicuspid
Aortic Valve Success Story

Laurence Msall knew it was time to have aortic valve surgery after he fainted while exercising. Laurence suffered from bicuspid aortic valve, a congenital heart defect, which inhibits the flow of blood across the aortic valve. What did Laurence do next? Watch the video below to find out!

Patient Story #3:
Tom's "Valve Sparing" Aortic
Aneurysm Success Story!

Tom was unexpectedly diagnosed with a severe aortic aneurysm and told he would need his aortic valve replaced during aortic root reconstruction surgery.  Fortunately, leading cardiac centers have developed unique surgical techniques that "spare" the patient's aortic valve during aneurysm repair procedure. Watch the video below to see this valve-sparing success story.

Patient Story #4:
John Had Successful Bicuspid Aortic
Valve Surgery Thanks to 4D-MRI!

John Pascarella was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve, a congenital heart defect that impacts 1% to 2% of the population.  To determine the timing of John's surgery, Dr. Chris Malaisrie used 4D-MRI, a next generation tool for cardiac imaging.  Watch this video to see how 4D-MRI is helping aortic valve patients.