Aortic Heart Valve Replacement: Through the Dark Curtain

**Updated May 2022** Through the Dark Curtain offers practical, straightforward advice on coping and dealing with aortic heart valve replacement surgery--from someone who survived and has greatly benefited from the procedure. Topics covered include early symptoms, pre-op, operation day, recovery, going home, and dealing with anxiety and depression associated with having the procedure. Written in an honest, no-nonsense manner, this book provides a realistic scenario of what one can expect if undergoing or considering aortic heart valve replacement surgery--before, during, and after the procedure.