Veronika Meyer At Mount Everest Peak... After Heart Valve Replacement!
Page Last Updated: May 13, 2025
There are "good" weeks... And, then there are "great" weeks. Last week was better than good and great. Last week was "unforgettable".
First, I received a very nice letter from Dr. Donald Ross (inventor of the Ross Procedure).
Then, three days later, my inbox showed an email from heart valve replacement super-star, Veronika Meyer.
So you know, Veronika Meyer is my personal hero. After receiving a St. Jude mechanical valve replacement, Veronika continued her extreme-sports hobby, mountain climbing. With great excitement, I clicked the name "Veronika Meyer" that appeared in my inbox. Then, I read a very nice message from Veronika about this website and my book. In addition to the note, Veronika included a fantastic photo of the Mount Everest peak. After receiving her permission, I posted the picture above. FYI, that is an actual picture of the "top of the world".
Veronika took this picture as she was descending down from the Mount Everest peak. I am still utterly amazed and inspired by Veronika's accomplishments after heart valve surgery. THANKS SO MUCH VERONIKA!!!
For those of you who would like to learn more about Veronika's story, here is a video you might enjoy.
Video available online at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7ZZXlln5Fg
Keep on tickin Veronika!
Adam
Written by Adam Pick
Patient & Website Founder
Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder
Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.
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