Adam’s Updates Blog - Page 12
By Adam Pick
Trivia: How Many iPads Does It Take To Run A Heart Valve Webinar?
By Adam Pick on June 27, 2013
We just had a great webinar about mitral valve repair surgery. (FYI, I’ll be posting the transcript and video shortly.)
Search 10,000+ Pages of Heart Valve Information… Instantly!
By Adam Pick on May 23, 2013
Hey everybody,
Another Great Infographic To Educate You About Heart Disease
By Adam Pick on April 28, 2013
The response to our aortic stenosis infographic was extraordinary. Thus far, the infographic received over 300 Facebook ‘Likes’ and more than 135 Twitter posts.
True or False: Heart Valve Infections are Rising in the United States
By Adam Pick on April 19, 2013
Earlier today, I was reading the latest online edition of US News and World Report when I came across an interesting fact about infections that can lead to valvular disorders. That said, I thought you might like a daily dose of heart valve trivia.
Medical Mission Update #3 – An Amazing Day in Santo Domingo!
By Adam Pick on March 15, 2013
I awoke this morning in Santo Domingo with a good feeling. During the day, that feeling transformed from good… to great… to inspired… to extraordinary. The source of that transformation was ‘Day One’ of the Mount Sinai Medical Mission at Hospital General de la Plaza de la Salud (HGPS) in the Dominican Republic. While I could ramble on-and-on about all that we experienced today, I thought it might be fun to share several pictures from this altruistic event.
Medical Mission Update #1: Dominican Republic Here We Come!
By Adam Pick on March 2, 2013
Ready for some exciting news?
Saturday Silly: The Amazing Human Body?
By Adam Pick on February 23, 2013
My dad, Jerry, just sent me this interesting note about the human body…
Yeah! Our New ‘Educational Video Library’ Is Now Available!
By Adam Pick on February 18, 2013
Over the past few months, I’ve received several pieces of constructive criticism that we needed to create a video library. Both patients and caregivers shared with me that our original videos were very helpful but scattered all over the website. I completely agreed.
“Happy Holidays!” From Ethan, Robyn & Me
By Adam Pick on December 24, 2012
On Friday, I celebrated my 7th anniversary from heart valve surgery.
My First Trip To The American Heart Association Conference!
By Adam Pick on December 3, 2012
Good news! Six years into this project, I finally made it to the American Heart Association conference.
Happy Thanksgiving From Ethan, Robyn & Me!
By Adam Pick on November 20, 2012
On behalf of Ethan (my son) and Robyn (my wife), I wanted to wish all of the patients, caregivers, doctors, nurses, cardiac centers and medical device manufacturers, a very Happy Thanksgiving!
The 2012 Heart Valve Summit Was… Amazing!!!
By Adam Pick on October 16, 2012
I’m just returning home to Los Angeles after spending the past few days at the Heart Valve Summit in Chicago. This special event brings together leading cardiologists and surgeons to discuss the optimum treatment of valve disease. Needless to say, the event was… Amazing!
“Any Questions For The World’s Leading Heart Valve Doctors?” Asks Adam
By Adam Pick on October 10, 2012
Starting tomorrow, I’ll be at the Heart Valve Summit in Chicago, Illinois. During the conference, I will be very fortunate to meet with several physicians that specialize in heart valve treatment including Dr. McCarthy, Dr. Chitwood, Dr. Bolling and Dr. Adams.
Patient Event Announcement: Let’s Connect At “Important Information For People With Heart Murmurs” on September 18
By Adam Pick on August 28, 2012
Great news!!!
Connect To 500+ Patients With A ‘Like’ At Our New Facebook Page!
By Adam Pick on July 26, 2012
Great news!
Friday Fun: Why Do Men Really Die Before Women?
By Adam Pick on July 20, 2012
My brother, Doug, sent me this. I couldn’t help but find it comical. As they say, a picture is worth 1,000 words. So, using basic math, these 9 pictures equals 9,000 words… Enjoy!
New 2012 Edition of My Book Available Now!
By Adam Pick on July 7, 2012
For those patients and caregivers preparing for — or recovering from — heart valve surgery, I wanted to quickly share that the 2012 edition of my book, The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery, is now available. This 5th revision includes several updates and contributions from leading physicians like Dr. McCarthy, Dr. Bolling, Dr. Adams, Dr. Stewart, Dr. Gaudiani, Dr. Roselli and more.
“Happy 4th of July!” From Robyn, Ethan & Me
By Adam Pick on July 3, 2012
To all of our patients and caregivers from the USA… Happy 4th of July!!!
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