Author: Adam Pick Blog - Page 49
By Adam Pick
An Incredible Opportunity To Learn From Professor Alain Carpentier, The “Father” Of Modern Heart Valve Surgery
By Adam Pick on May 13, 2011
Led By Dr. Adams & Dr. Badhwar, Medtronic “Wet Lab” Offers Best Practices For Heart Valve Repair
By Adam Pick on May 13, 2011
“Even Though I’m Already Diagnosed With Mitral Regurgitation, Is It Possible I Will Never Need Heart Valve Surgery?” Asks Debby
By Adam Pick on May 9, 2011
Technology Update: Robotic Aortic Valve Replacement With Dr. Hussam Balkhy
By Adam Pick on May 5, 2011
“What About Adhesions, Pericardium Closing and Heart Valve Reoperations?” Asks Judy
By Adam Pick on April 22, 2011
“What Are Those Big Heart-Shaped Pillows Used For?” Asks Alice
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: May 12, 2025
“Pradaxa For Atrial Fibrillation? Heart Valve Disease? Mechanical Heart Valve Replacements?” Asks Gene
By Adam Pick on April 10, 2011
“Will I Need A Mitral Valve Repair Or A Mitral Valve Replacement?” Asks Barbara
By Adam Pick on April 7, 2011
“What Is The Best Heart Valve Replacement For My 16-Year Old Son?” Asks Carole
By Adam Pick on April 4, 2011
“Do All Patients Get A Cardiac Catheterization Before Heart Surgery?” Asks Denise
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: June 8, 2025
Special Technology Update: “When Will Open Heart Valve Surgery Be A Bygone Era?” With Dr. Eric Roselli
By Adam Pick on March 21, 2011
“Sarah Is ‘Mad As Hell’ But Doing Great After Heart Valve Surgery!” Says Pam
By Adam Pick on March 18, 2011
“Should Asymptomatic Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Mitral Regurgitation Have Surgery?” With Dr. David Adams
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Medical Expert: David Adams, MD, Mount Sinai Hospital
Page Last Updated: May 12, 2025
“Can Heart Valve Replacement & Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Occur During The Same Surgery?” Asks Wendy
By Adam Pick on March 11, 2011
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