Adam’s Updates Blog - Page 10
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True or False: The First Heart-Lung Machine Cost $15 To Manufacture
By Adam Pick on March 10, 2010
Are you ready for another interesting “True / False” trivia question about heart valve surgery? Okay… Is this statement true or false?
New, Memorable Domain Names For Our Growing Heart Valve Surgery Community!
By Adam Pick on February 25, 2010
Since launching this website in 2006, our community has grown way, way, way beyond my initial expectation.
Patients Unite, I Speak, At Inova’s 4th Annual Reunion
By Adam Pick on February 23, 2010
Not too long ago, I received a very special email from Dr. Paul Massimiano of Inova Health Systems in Falls Church, Virginia. In the email, Dr. Massimiano informed me that Inova holds an annual patient reunion to (i) share their latest research and (ii) show Inova’s appreciation for their patients, families and friends.
Introducing… Heart Valve Journals!!!
By Adam Pick on January 14, 2010
Dear Patients, Caregivers, Surgeons & Friends –
Top 10 Heart Valve Surgery Blogs of 2009
By Adam Pick on December 30, 2009
Looking back on 2009, it seems like heart valve surgery was one of the most popular topics within cardiac care.
New 2010 Edition Of My Book Now Available!
By Adam Pick on December 29, 2009
As the new year begins, I wanted you to know that I recently began shipping advanced copies of the new 2010 edition of my book, The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery.
My Fourth Anniversary!!!
By Adam Pick on December 21, 2009
Not only is today the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year…
New HeartValveSurgeon.com Website Now Live!
By Adam Pick on December 17, 2009
I’m very, very, very excited to announce that the new Heart Valve Surgeon Database (Version 2.0) is going public today. You will quickly note there are several advanced features of the database including:
“Happy Holidays!” Says Ethan
By Adam Pick on December 15, 2009
From Robyn, myself and, our little one, Ethan… Happy Holidays Everybody!!!
“How Common Is Heart Valve Disease Among Seniors?” Asks Heidi
By Adam Pick on November 26, 2009
I just received a great question from Heidi about heart valve disease, surgery and seniors.
Adam Says, “Thank You! New Website Features Almost Here!”
By Adam Pick on October 22, 2009
Hey everybody,
Ethan’s 6-Month Update: Elmo, The Beach, Haircuts & More
By Adam Pick on October 18, 2009
Hi everybody,
What Is Your “Best Piece Of Advice” For Future Patients?
By Adam Pick on September 8, 2009
Hey everybody,
“Is Your Heart Valve Surgery Newsletter Really Free?” Asks Amy
By Adam Pick on August 25, 2009
Amy just sent me an interesting question about my newsletter. She writes, “Adam – I’ve been coming to your blog for three months now. In May, I was diagnosed with severe regurgitation from mitral valve prolapse. I’m curious to know, is there a hidden fee if I subscribe to your newsletter? Is it really free? Thanks, Amy”
Ladies… Think Positive For Healthy Hearts!
By Adam Pick on August 18, 2009
Sarah just sent me another interesting story about women, optimistic thinking and heart disease that was recently posted at the Los Angeles Times. Here are the details:
TRIVIA: How Much Blood Moves Through Your Heart Valves Each Hour?
By Adam Pick on August 4, 2009
Okay… Ready for some heart anatomy trivia?
Off-Topic: Ethan At 17 Weeks (With Video)!
By Adam Pick on August 4, 2009
Thanks to all of you who have requested an update on Ethan, our four-month old baby boy.
The “Close To My Heart” Project – Part II
By Adam Pick on July 9, 2009
A few months ago, I posted a note about a special project for women heart surgery patients called the “Close To My Heart Project”. As you might remember, a Florida-based artist, Angelica Hoyos, was looking to create artistic portraits of female heart surgery patients.
Heart Trivia: How Long Does It Take Blood To Circulate Through Your Vascular System?
By Adam Pick on June 22, 2009
Quick trivia for you…
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