Adam’s Updates Blog
By Adam Pick
Top 15 Heart Valve Posts of 2019
By Adam Pick on December 30, 2019
Woo-Whoo! 2019 was another AMAZING year for our community!
My Lucky 14th Heart Valve Surgery Anniversary!
By Adam Pick on December 16, 2019
It is hard to believe that 14 years ago this Saturday, December 21, 2005, I was being rolled into an operating room for my heart valve surgery at USC Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Peloton Instructor, Robin Arzon, Sends Empowering Message to Heart Valve Patients!
By Adam Pick on December 12, 2019
I guess you could say that I’m somewhat addicted to our Peloton bike.
“Does High Altitude Impact Your Heart?” asks Mario
By Adam Pick on November 21, 2019
I just received a great question from Mario about heart function, potential symptoms and high altitudes. In his email, Mario asked me, “Hi Adam – I have a question about my heart. I just got back from Lake Tahoe, California. I was in the casino and noticed that I was getting short of breath. Is altitude something I should worry about? Does altitude impact heart valve function? Thanks! Mario”.
Heart Fitness: The Peloton Bike Transforms My Life & Saves Us $9,755
By Adam Pick on October 14, 2019
Not too long ago… I was out to dinner with Dr. Michael Mack, a world-renowned heart surgeon and long-time supporter of HeartValveSurgery.com. During that dinner, Dr. Mack mentioned that he just started using the Peloton bike.
“Rock From the Heart for Aortic Health” Event Announced for February 7 & 8
By Adam Pick on October 12, 2019
Woo-Whoo! I’m excited to share that Amy and Pete Johnson are putting on the 2nd “Rock From the Heart for Aortic Health” event next February 7-8 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
HeartValveSurgery.com Facebook Page Reaches 300,000 Patient & Caregiver Members!
By Adam Pick on October 9, 2019
Unexpected and wonderful!!!
Patient Advice to a Doctor?
By Adam Pick on September 6, 2019
As heart disease patients, we receive advice – from our friends, from our family and, most importantly, from our medical team.
Why Did 50 Patients Get a Standing Ovation at “Patient Experience 2019” at Edwards Lifesciences?
By Adam Pick on August 6, 2019
Something special recently happened! More than 50 patients and their care partners traveled to Edwards Lifesciences, a leading heart valve manufacturer in Irvine, California, to meet each other, to share their stories and drive helpful insights for Edwards, and to inspire action within our community – the heart valve patient community.
“Every Heartbeat Matters” to Impact 1.5 Million Underserved People! Go Amanda!
By Adam Pick on June 5, 2019
I love hearing about great people at responsible companies doing extraordinary things!
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January 17, 2020
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Mitral Regurgitation
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January 21, 2020
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Mitral Regurgitation
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