Welcome To The Heart Valve Surgery Learning Center
Welcome! This is my new Heart Valve Surgery Learning Center for patients and caregivers!
On this page, I am going to help you learn more about heart valve surgery from the patient perspective. I have also included some clinical information about valve surgery as well.
I hope this helps you. Feel free to email me questions. Keep on tickin! 
ADAM'S TOP 25 BLOGS FOR TODAY!
After Fainting While Bike Riding, Randy Is "Lucky To Be Alve"
"Any Physical Limitations After Heart Valve Surgery" Asks Aaron
Recovery Alert: Cardiac Rehab Is Under-Utilized
"Did Your Heart Pound Like Crazy After Heart Valve Surgery?" Asks Josh
At 73, Sylvia Was Physically And Mentally Prepared For Aortic Valve Surgery
Farmer & Triathlete, John O'Neill Shares Inspirational Story
"How Long Were You In The Intensive Care Unit?" Asks Cindy
Robin William Jokes About Double Heart Valve Surgery With David Letterman
Doctor & Mountain Climber, Leo Hernandez, Recovering From Valve Surgery
"Were You Anxious Before Heart Surgery?" Asks Ann
"What Is The Patient's Lifespan After Heart Valve Surgery?" Asks Valerie
Erik's Emotional And Behavioral Changes After Valve Surgery
Pumphead? Cognitive Decline Following Heart Bypass Surgery?
Trust Me Fellow Patients... You Are NOT Alone
Thoracotomy Vs. Sternotomy For Vicki's Mitral Valve Repair
Blood Bank Safety Questioned By New Study
Fazilat's Collarbone Discomfort Travels Up Pain Scale
Psssst! Don't Forget To Use Your Spirometer!
Multiple Choice: Waking Up With The Ventilator Tube In Is...
True Or False: A Tissue Valve Replacement Requires 1,800 Stitches
OUCH! My Broken Sternum Really, Really Hurts!
Recovery Tip: Using A Recliner Or Adjustable Bed After Heart Surgery
The Frustration With Heart Valve Surgery
Celebrity Update: Arnold Schwarzenegger 10 Years After Aortic Valve Replacement
THE BASICS OF HEART VALVE SURGERY
Dispelling the Fear Of Heart Valve Surgery
The Anatomy Of The Heart - Ventricles, Atria, Septum, Blood Flow
The Anatomy Of Your Heart Valves - Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, Pulmonary Valves
Human Heart Valves - Colorful 3D Animation
Human Heart Diagram Showing Heart Cavities And Valve Locations
Diagnosing Heart Valve Problems - Stethescope, ECG, EKG, MRI
HEART VALVE DISORDERS AND SYMPTOMS
The Symptoms Of Heart Valve Disorders
Leaking Heart Valves & Leaky Heart Valve Symptoms
What Is Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Aortic Stenosis, Narrowing Of Your Heart Valves
Bicuspid Aortic Valves - Two Leaflets Not Three
Mitral Valve Regurgitation - Leaking Heart Valves, Floppy Leaflets
Calcified Heart Valve Leaflets Impacting Heart Valves
Aortic Valve Regurgitation - Symptoms, Causes, Surgery
HEART VALVE SURGEY OPTIONS
Heart Valve Repair Procedures - Valvuloplasty, Annuloplasty
Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery - Valve Replacement Selection, Techniques, Results
Non-Invasive Mitral Valve Heart Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery - Causes, Options, Procedures
The Ross Procedure For Aortic Valve Replacement
Robotic Surgery For Heart Valve Surgery
Median Sternotomy - Sternum Incision, Broken Chestplate
Animal (Pig, Cow, Xenografts) and Human (Homograft, Autograft) Valve Replacement
Mechanical Heart Valve Replacements - Advantages & Disadvantages
VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF HEART VALVE SURGERY
My Pictures: Open Heart Surgery After Aortic Valve Replacement Operation
Video: Aortic Valve Replacement Using A Biological Tissue Valve (Medtronic Mosaic)
Video: Mitral Valve Repair Using Minimally Invasive Procedure (Da Vinci Surgical System)
Video: Ross Procedure - Aortic Valve Replacement Using Patient's Pulmonary Valve)
PREPARING FOR HEART VALVE SURGERY
What Is The Usual Prep For Heart Valve Surgery?
The Costs, Fees and Expenses Of Heart Valve Surgery
Finding The Best Surgeon / Hospital For You
Dr. Vaughn Starnes - USC, Los Angeles (CA)
Dr. Eric Roselli - The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland (OH)
Dr. Paul Stelzer - Mount Sinai, New York (NY)
Dr. William Ryan - CSANT, Plano (TX)
Dr. Tirone David - Toronto General Hospital, Toronto (Canada)
THE OPERATION AND YOUR RECOVERY
Waking Up In The Intensive Care Unit After Open-Heart Surgery
Incentive Spirometer - Benefits Of Incentive Spirometer Use After Bypass Surgery
Coumadin Therapy For Patients Receiving Mechanical Heart Valve Replacements
Healing Rates After Heart Valve Surgery
Heart Valve Surgery Complications - 2007 Survey Results
Heart Surgery Scar Healing - Mederma Scar Treatment Gets Results
Incision Shield - Exclusive 27% Discount Without Coupon Code
Establishing Recovery Milestones After Heart Surgery
How Common Are Heart Valve Replacement Surgeries?
Patient Guide To Heart Valve Surgery
Weight Loss After Surgery
Pumphead After Surgery
