Heart Valve Ambassador Robert Epps shared his personal story with me in order to offer help and hope to others. The retired U.S. Coast Guard Sr. Chief Petty Officer underwent open heart surgery after his heart valve issues were detected during a regular check-up. He went on to found the National Organization for Aortic Awareness. Also joining him was AHA Spokesperson Eldrin Lewis, M.D., M.P.H., who discussed more information about heart valve disease and the Heart Valve Ambassador Program.
