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Adam Pick - Heart Valves Author & Blogger
Adam Pick
Double Heart Valve Surgery Patient
and Author of The Patient's Guide
To Heart Valve Surgery


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“What Is The MAZE Procedure?” Asks Tammy

January 26th, 2010

I just received an interesting email from Tammy that touches on heart valve surgery, atrial fibrillation and the MAZE procedure.

Tammy writes, “Adam - Like a couple of your readers (Mark, Patrick and Anita), my doctor has suggested that I need a combo operation that includes a mitral valve repair due to regurg and a Maze procedure for atrial fibrillation. I’m just starting to do my research and was wondering if you have any videos about the Maze procedure. Thanks, Tammy”

Interestingly enough, I’ve noticed that several patients are discussing the MAZE procedure in their new Heart Valve Journals. That said, I located a great video by Dr. Niv Ad of Inova Health System which discusses the MAZE procedure and atrial fibrillation. So… Without further ado, here is the video:

I hope this video helped Tammy (and perhaps you) learn more about the MAZE procedure and heart valve surgery.

Keep on tickin!

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Medtronic’s Melody Gets FDA Approval For Pulmonary Valve Replacement

January 26th, 2010

In case you missed it, there was a very interesting announcement yesterday about Medtronic’s minimally invasive heart valve replacement, known as the Melody heart valve. Here are the highlights…

U.S. regulators have approved Medtronic Inc’s minimally invasive heart valve, one of the first replacement valves that can be implanted via a catheter rather than open-heart surgery.


Medtronic’s Melody Heart Valve Replacement

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Medtronic’s Melody transcatheter pulmonary valve and delivery system under its humanitarian device exemption policy. The exemption policy allows the development of a medical device to treat a condition affecting fewer than 4,000 U.S. patients per year.

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New iPhone App For Heart Valve Surgeon Database!

January 25th, 2010

Thanks to your help… Last month, we announced the launch of our new, online Heart Valve Surgeon Database. This unique database is the world’s first heart valve surgeon directory created by patients for patients.

Today, I am excited to announce that a complimentary Apple iPhone App for the Heart Valve Surgeon Database is now available for FREE!

Heart Valve Surgeon Database - IPhone App, Free, Available Now At iTunes
The Heart Valve Surgeon Database iPhone App

This special iPhone App enables all patients and caregivers to search over 500 heart valve surgeons in 25+ countries around the world.

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Grey’s Anatomy Mishandles Heart Valve Surgery

January 25th, 2010

My wife, Robyn, loves the television show Grey’s Anatomy.

That said, on Thursday nights, after Ethan goes to bed, we enjoy watching the trials-and-tribulations of the fictitious Seattle Grace Hospital.

I will admit, the writers of Grey’s Anatomy do a great job developing likable characters (Meredith, McDreamy, The Chief) that are caught in a perpetual whirlwind of personal, professional and medical drama.

However, I want to gently remind us all that Grey’s Anatomy is, to some extent, written and produced to garner ratings and large advertising budgets.

“Why the heck is Adam posting about Grey’s Anatomy?” you might be wondering.

Well, in a recent episode, one of the stories within the hour-long show was about a female patient, late-40s, who needed… Yes, you guessed it… Heart valve replacement surgery.

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