Adam's Updates Blog – Page 11

This is completely unexpected! I just learned that HeartValveSurgery.com ranks #3 in FeedSpot's Top Heart Blogs for 2017. What an honor!

I love patient education! I also really love real-time patient education!

Thanks to you... I'm happy to share that the HeartValveSurgery.com Facebook Page just reached 260,000 members!

On Friday... I lost a hero, a great friend and my dad at the same time.

With all the new heart valve technologies being developed, I'm getting great questions about clinical trials. That said, I just came across a new educational video released by the Alliance for Aging Research that reveals many interesting facts about clinical trials -- from the patient perspective.

Hey Everybody!

Did you know that only 60% of people have heard of heart valve disease?

Yay!!! 2016 was another AMAZING year for our community!!!

Great news! Our webinar, "Advances in Transcatheter Heart Valve Surgery", was amazing! During this online event, over 150 patients connected live with Dr. McCarthy, Dr. Davidson, Dr. Malaisrie and me.

In case you missed it... There was a very important CDC update recently that addressed a potential link between heater cooler machines and infections for heart surgery patients. My goal with this post is not to alarm you. Instead, with the help of Dr. Raymond Singer and the CDC, I want to educate you about this development.

Happy World Heart Day!!!!

I am so sorry that we ran out of paperback copies of my book, The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery, last month. I know many of you were disappointed by the sell-out.

Ready to learn 8 important numbers that lower risk factors for heart disease? If so, check out this awesome new infographic from Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular to celebrate Heart Month!

Have you noticed something? The patients in our community have been posting wonderful Selfies after their surgeries. Actually, they're not just smiling... They're also showing off their scars as a badge of courage. It's beyond inspirational for our community and for future patients. However, there was no "home" for these selfies. :(

2015 was another amazing year for our community!

At the awesome Heart Valve Summit, I received a bunch of great questions for our 'Ask Me Anything' video series. For example, Melanie-Ann asked me, "If one valve has been replaced... Does it make it more likely that another valve will have to be repaired or replaced later on?"

Did you know that over 1,000 surgeons and cardiologists recently met in New York City for the Mitral Conclave conference? Curious to know why and how this extraordinary, two-day event is transforming heart valve therapy?

As many patients in our community have Marfan Syndrome, I wanted to share that the 31st Annual Marfan Syndrome Family Conference will be held next week, August 6-9, in Chicago.

Is it just me? Or, have you noticed that heart valve disease gets very little public awareness? I mean... Compared to other medical conditions... Doesn't it feel like heart valve disease gets no "love" when you consider that 5 million people are diagnosed with valve disorders every year?

Have you ever wondered how your doctor figures out the best treatment for your valvular disorder?