A Family Transformed by a Clinical Trial, Heart Disease & Healing

In the powerful season finale of Heart2Heart Talk, we return to Tori Lundgren and her family—months after she became one of the first patients at OHSU to undergo the CardioBand procedure for tricuspid valve disease. Joined by her adult children, Amanda and Elijah, this episode is raw, emotional, and full of wisdom. Together, they reflect on the aftermath: the victories, the setbacks, and the mental toll of caregiving and recovery.Tori opens up about what healing really looked like—beyond the hospital room. Amanda and Elijah share how this journey shaped their family, their mental health, and their understanding of clinical trials, caregiving, and resilience.This episode is about more than just heart health. It’s about family, second chances, and what happens when you finally feel seen, supported, and heard.