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From Forgotten to Front Page: CMS Approves National Coverage for Tricuspid Valve Replacement
There was a time—not that long ago—when the tricuspid valve was known as the forgotten valve . If you had severe tricuspid regurgitation...
Apr 3, 20251 min read
Risk vs. Reality: The Decision That Saved My Life
Risk vs. Reality: The Fear That Almost Cost Me My Life I understand why people fear clinical trials. The unknown is terrifying. You hear...
Apr 1, 20253 min read
This Setback Hit Harder Than I Expected. Getting Back to Movement After Illness—With AFib, and With Louis
I thought I was ready. After weeks of battling a lung infection, the flu, and a rough patch of AFib (atrial fibrillation), I had my mind...
Mar 28, 20253 min read
When Your Body Doesn’t Fit the Medical Mold: Why Healthcare Gaps Go Beyond Race and Gender
When Your Body Doesn’t Fit the Medical Mold: Why Healthcare Gaps Go Beyond Race and Gender When people talk about healthcare disparities,...
Mar 6, 20253 min read
Why High Blood Pressure Hits Harder in the Black Community—And How to Protect Yourself
Why High Blood Pressure Hits Harder in the Black Community—And How to Protect Yourself Let’s talk about a huge but often overlooked...
Mar 4, 20253 min read
When Stories Collide: The Unexpected Impact of Sharing My Heart Journey
There’s something surreal about hearing from people who found hope in my story. It’s humbling, validating, and—if I’m honest—a little...
Feb 27, 20253 min read
Beyond Survival: The Moment My Story Changed
Before my procedure, my life was about survival—enduring each day, managing symptoms, and hoping for just a little more time. Every...
Feb 20, 20254 min read
"If no one else was telling their story, then maybe I needed to tell mine. And maybe, just maybe, that would give others permission to share theirs too."
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