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Preparing For Heart Valve Replacement? Repair?
Avoid Stress. Know What To Expect. Enhance Recovery.
Learn From 135 Former Patients In The New 2010 Edition
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"Adam Pick's book provides valuable insight to all heart valve surgery patients and their caregivers. I strongly recommend it."
-- Dr. Eric Roselli, Heart Surgeon, The Cleveland Clinic,
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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Each year, over 250,000 heart valve repair and heart valve replacement operations are performed for conditions including stenosis, regurgitation, prolapse, bacterial infection, aneurysm and Tetralogy of Fallot.
HOWEVER... DID YOU KNOW? In a recent survey, most heart valve surgery patients stated that their expectations were "mismanaged - both before and after surgery."
AND... DID YOU KNOW? In that same study, most patients noted that "my cardiologist and surgeon could have better prepared me for heart valve surgery recovery... which was more difficult than expected."
The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery was written by Adam Pick, a double heart valve surgery patient, to address these troubling issues and to prepare patients and their caregivers for the challenges and opportunities of mitral, aortic, pulmonary and tricuspid valve surgery.
In the new 2010 revised edition, over 135 former patients share their experiences, tips, advice and inspirational stories to help you avoid stress and enhance recovery - from diagnosis through recovery.
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What Are Patients, Caregivers, Cardiologists And
Heart Surgeons Saying About This Unique Book?
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The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery has been read by more than 10,000 patients, caregivers, cardiologists and heart surgeons in over 65 countries around the world. Below, you will find select testimonials for this special book:
"Incredibly accurate... This book helped relieve my
anxiety both before and after surgery!"
-- Jim Bonk (with wife Jeanne), San Diego, California
Heart Valve Surgery Patient
"I recommend The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery to all of my patients and their caregivers BEFORE surgery."-- Dr. W. Randolph Chitwood, M.D., Director of The East Carolina Heart Institute
"I don't think there is a surgeon, cardiologist or nurse
that could provide the unique comfort this book offers fellow patients."
-- Aldaberto Morgana, Paris, France,
Heart Valve Surgery Patient
"This book will help many patients - from diagnosis through recovery."
-- Dr. Gosta Pettersson, M.D., Ph.D.,
Vice Chairman of The Cleveland Clinic Department of
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
"This book is a blessing for patients and their caregivers.
It's filled with so much information. Plus, Adam's personal approach
to telling his story was a major benefit to me and my husband."
-- Maribel Garzon (with husband Sergio), Cancun, Mexico
Heart Valve Surgery Caregiver
"Dear Adam - I am very impressed by what you have created.
I would love to have your ideas incorporated into
the conversation we seek to stimulate on my television show."
-- Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D., Heart Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital,
Host of 'The Dr. Oz Show'
"The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery was instrumental
in helping me cope with the reality of surgery. Thank you Adam!"
-- Anita Devine, New York, New York
Heart Valve Surgery Patient
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About The Former Patient & Author... Adam Pick
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Welcome To The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery!
My name is Adam Pick and I live in Los Angeles, California with my wife, Robyn, and our son, Ethan.
In 2005, I was diagnosed with severe stenosis and regurgitation in my aortic valve. Days later, I learned that both my aortic and pulmonary valves would be replaced during an open heart surgery.
Like many patients, I immediately struggled with the stress, anxiety and fear of heart surgery. I was confused. I knew very little about heart valve repair or heart valve replacement surgery. I vividly remember the frustration my family and I experienced as we frantically searched the Internet for accurate answers to the complex questions about heart valve disease treatment:
- What's wrong with my defective heart valve?
- Do I really need heart valve surgery?
- What are my surgical options?
- Who are the best surgeons? The best hospitals?
- How much does heart valve surgery cost?
- How long is the recovery?
- And the big one... Could I die?
Little did I know, this lack of accurate and publicly available information would negatively impact my recovery as well. Like many cardiac patients, I struggled with unnecessary mental and physical problems following heart valve surgery.
For this reason, I launched a personal mission to help future patients and caregivers avoid the common pitfalls of heart valve surgery. During this process, I interviewed hundreds of surgeons, cardiologists, nurses, caregivers. Most importantly, I spoke with thousands of patients to develop the thoughts, the strategies and the advice presented in The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery.
Needless to say, I poured my heart into this book. If you are a patient or a caregiver, I hope you take this opportunity to learn from my personal experience and my patient research.
Regardless of your choice, I wish you health and happiness!
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Adam Pick
Patient & Author
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Your Order Helps Children With Heart Defects
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In 2009, Adam Pick, the author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery, began a charitable campaign to help children born with congenital heart defects. Thanks to proceeds from his book, Adam is now making financial contributions to organizations like the Gift of Life, a 30-year old non-profit organization which sponsors the medical treatment of children suffering from cardiac disorders.
Recently, on March 31, Adam made a $5,000 donation to the Gift of Life. Upon receipt of the donation, Jim Frame, past Rotary International District Governor and Gift of Life Chair noted, "In all my years with Gift of Life, I have never come across a donor like Adam. His passion for helping others is relentless."
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100% Money-Back Guarantee
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| If you are unhappy with The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery, for any reason, you are entitled to a 100% money back guarantee.
"As a former patient, I believe this book will help you or the patient you care for. That said, I encourage you to read this book, in its entirety, knowing you can get a full refund if you are not completely satisfied." -- Adam Pick, Author
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New 2010 Edition - eBook or Paperback Formats
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Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Can I purchase The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery at local book stores like Borders and Barnes & Noble?
No. At the present time, The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery is not available at Borders or Barnes & Noble. This is the only website that offers Adam Pick's book in paperback and eBook formats with a 100% guarantee.
2. Is it difficult or easy to download the eBook format of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery?
It is easy to download The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. Once your payment is securely processed, you will instantly visit a special webpage where you can immediately download the eBook. It usually takes no longer than 30 seconds to download the eBook to your computer.
3. Does the 100% money-back guarantee apply to both eBooks and paperbacks?
Yes, the money-back guarantee applies to both eBook and paperback formats.
4. Is it safe to make online payments using a credit card?
This website uses the latest, most sophisticated encryption technology to ensure that all transactions are completely secure. Specifically, this site uses a 256-bit Secure Sockets Layer Certificate provided by Comodo, a leading provider of website security. That said, it is very safe to use your credit card for online purchases of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. You can verify the validity of our encryption certificate by clicking the icon below.
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5. Who should read The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery?
The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery was written to support patients and caregivers. Adam Pick, the author and former patient, specifically wrote this book to help patients and caregivers:
- Minimize the stress and fear of heart valve procedures;
- Manage pre- and post-operative expectations of cardiac surgery; and
- Enhance the patient's recovery from heart valve surgery.
Dr. Marc Gillinov, M.D., heart surgeon at The Cleveland Clinic, noted in his review of the book, "The 2010 edition of Adam Pick's book is terrific. For most patients, heart surgery is an emotionally stressful step into the unknown. This book answers key questions, reassures readers and let's patients know that they are not alone. I strongly recommend this book to all patients."
This practical guide to heart valve surgery is actively recommended by other surgeons at leading cardiac care clinics referenced below:
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