“India Aortic & Heart Valve Alliance”
A National Movement for Awareness, Advocacy & Action
Recognize aortic dissection early. Timely diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death.
Recovery is a Journey, Not a Race
Recovering from aortic or cardiac surgery is about much more than healing a scar. Patients often experience physical, emotional, and psychological challenges that can continue for weeks, months, or even longer.
It is important to remember that many of these experiences are common and part of the recovery journey.
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HEART HEALTH CONVERSATIONS
What if replacing the Aorta doesn’t necessarily mean replacing the valve?
Can the patient’s own valve be preserved?
What makes a David procedure different from a Bentall procedure? When is valve-sparing appropriate and when is it not?
In Part 2 of Heart Health Conversations, Dr. Mohammed Idhrees, Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon, explains the thinking behind valve-sparing surgery, the challenges involved, and the questions patients should ask before major aortic surgery. 🎙️ Watch the episode. Sometimes, the most important question isn't
“What will replace my valve?” It’s “Can my own valve be preserved?”
From Aneurysm to Answers: Understanding Your Aorta
You can feel completely fine… and still have something happening inside your aorta. But when you're told you have an aneurysm, the questions begin:
How serious is it?
When does it need surgery?
Does size tell the whole story?
And what about the valve?
In the latest episode of Heart Health Conversations, we go beneath the diagnosis with Dr. Mohammed Idhrees exploring the questions patients often don't know to ask. And we leave one question hanging: If the aortic root needs to be replaced, does the valve always have to go with it?
HEART HEALTH CONVERSATIONS
Beyond Advocacy: Building the Future of Aortic Care | Timo T. Söderlund
One survivor. One vision.
Something much bigger is taking shape.
Beyond awareness. Beyond advocacy.
Beyond the information we already have.
Patients. Research. Knowledge. AI.
Connected in a new way.
What happens when lived experience becomes the starting point for building something that could serve generations of aortic patients?
Across Borders: Two Heart Journeys, One Conversation - Hope • Resilience • Patient Voices
Some heart stories begin with a diagnosis. Others begin with survival. But the journey doesn't end with surgery. Living with a heart condition changes you. We spoke about survival, recovery, fear, hope, resilience and the importance of telling our stories.
He Fainted… But The Cause Was His Heart Valve | Ramesh Kumar Ji’s Journey
अचानक बेहोशी आना कभी-कभी सिर्फ़ कमजोरी या थकान नहीं होती। इस एपिसोड में *Heart Health Conversations* के साथ हम श्री रमेश कुमार जी की यात्रा को समझते हैं—लक्षणों और एओर्टिक वाल्व की बीमारी की पहचान से लेकर **TAVI इलाज**, रिकवरी और इलाज के बाद की ज़िंदगी तक।
The Silent Threat: Aortic Aneurysm & Aortic Dissection
" A Leaky Aortic Valve Can Be Fixed. Early Diagnosis Matters"
"Many Athletes Can Return to Play After Aortic Treatment"
"Cardiac rehabilitation exercises help strengthen the heart, improve recovery, reduce the risk of future cardiac events, and enhance overall quality of life"
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Medical Information Disclaimer & Sources
Patients are encouraged to consult qualified healthcare professionals regarding their individual medical condition and treatment options. (Source: Information adapted from the American Heart Association (AHA), 2022 ACC/AHA Aortic Disease Guidelines, European Society of Cardiology (ESC), Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), and The Marfan Foundation.)
2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart Disease
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India records approximately 29 lakh (2.9 million) cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths per year, including heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and other heart and blood vessel diseases.