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Surgeon Q&A: What Percent of Patients Get Pacemakers After Heart Valve Surgery?

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Adovcate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: May 10, 2025

From Immediate Bed Rest to a “Valve-in-Valve” Procedure, This Is Jesse’s Story

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Medical Expert: Chris Malaisrie, MD, Northwestern Medicine
Page Last Updated: May 13, 2025

Surgeon Q&A: Is It Safe for Patients with Heart Valve Disease to Exercise?

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Medical Expert: Edward Savage, MD
Page Last Updated: June 7, 2025

The Patient Mind: Before, During & After Heart Surgery

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Medical Experts: Kim Feingold, MD and Duc Thinh Pham, MD at Northwestern Medicine
Page Last Updated: May 8, 2025

Technology Update: FDA Approves Perceval Sutureless Heart Valve; 7 Facts You Need To Know

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Medical Experts: Eric Roselli, MD; Gorav Ailawadi, MD; Niv Ad, MD
Page Last Updated: July 16, 2025

Chicago Bulls Coach, Fred Hoiberg, Opens Up About His Heart Valve Surgery

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: June 8, 2025

Thanks to the MitraClip, Charlotte Cummings is Walking Again!

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: June 24, 2025

Cardiologist Q&A: What Should You Know About Atrioventricular Block After Heart Valve Surgery?

Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: June 3, 2025

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