After Giving Birth to Olivia, Sara Readies for Aortic Valve Replacement and Aorta Repair Surgery
By Adam Pick on March 10, 2013
Over the years, I have been very fortunate to know Sara Bloomfield. I first shared Sara’s story in 2011 — after Sara and her husband, Matt, became pregnant while closely monitoring her bicuspid aortic valve, dilated aorta and coarctation of the descending aorta. Then, in 2012, we celebrated the birth of their daughter, Olivia.
Now, after several years of “watchful waiting”, Sara is scheduled for aortic valve replacement and aorta repair surgery on March 21.
Sara, Matt & Olivia
Olivia
After researching her condition, surgical options and potential surgeons, Sara selected Doctor Patrick McCarthy, MD of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago as her cardiac surgeon.
To help Sara connect with other patients — and stay in touch with her family and friends — Sara recently started a Heart Valve Journal. Already, Sara has posted several insightful stories about her experiences leading up to the surgery.
- To visit Sara’s Heart Valve Journal, click here.
Needless to say, my thoughts and prayers are with Sara and everyone around her!
Keep on tickin’ Sara!
Adam
Surgeon Spotlight
Dr. Alfredo Trento is a heart valve expert having performed over 4,000 heart valve repair and replacement operations during his career.
