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By Adam Pick
“What Percent of Heart Valve Surgeries Are Re-Operations?” Asks Marc
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Medical Expert: Kevin Accola, MD and Paul Stelzer, MD
Page Last Updated: May 13, 2025
Video: Mini-Thoracotomy For Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair?
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: May 9, 2025
Patient Recovery Update: Kerrigan Stops Beta Blockers, Gains Energy and Improves Blood Pressure
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: June 10, 2025
“CoreValve Treatment For Aortic Regurgitation? Bicuspid Aortic Valves?” Asks Jim and Mark
By Adam Pick on September 11, 2010
“Will Situs Inversus Impact My Heart Valve Replacement Surgery?” Asks Dave
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Medical Experts: Randolph Chitwood, MD and Marc Gillinov, MD
Page Last Updated: July 8, 2025
Video: After Valve Replacement, Barbara Walters Returns To The View!
By Adam Pick on September 8, 2010
“Can I Stay Overnight In The ICU With My Wife?” Asks Ted
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: June 8, 2025
“How Big Is A Mechanical Heart Valve Replacement?” Asks Jenny
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Medical Expert: Eric Roselli, MD, Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
Page Last Updated: June 6, 2025
“How Often Should I Get An Echocardiogram After Heart Surgery?” Asks Jim
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: May 12, 2025
“Will Carcinoid Cancer Treatment Impact My Bovine Heart Valve Replacement?” Asks Barb
By Adam Pick on August 29, 2010
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