Adam’s Updates Blog - Page 13
By Adam Pick
Woo-Hoo! New Website Features Are Almost Here!
By Adam Pick on April 25, 2012
Thanks to Ricky and everybody for your messages about my recent lapse in blog posts over the past few weeks.
Holy Moly! We’re In The New York Daily News!
By Adam Pick on February 26, 2012
Amazing!!! I just learned that our website was in the New York Daily News earlier this week!!!
Special Post: Top 10 Heart Valve Surgery Blogs of 2011!
By Adam Pick on December 28, 2011
During the past twelve months, this global community of patients and caregivers actively discussed many topics that have impacted our heart valve surgery experiences. As the year winds down, I thought it might be helpful to review all of these posts and highlight the top 10 stories that garnered the most attention during 2011.
Six Years Later… My Ticker Keeps Tickin’
By Adam Pick on December 21, 2011
Interestingly… The importance of today’s date escaped me until a few minutes ago.
“Happy Holidays!” From Robyn, Ethan and Me
By Adam Pick on December 20, 2011
As the year winds down, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very happy holidays!
“Happy Thanksgiving!” From Ethan, Robyn and Me
By Adam Pick on November 22, 2011
If you didn’t know… Thanksgiving is, by far, my favorite holiday.
“Is Heart Valve Surgery Common For Elderly Patients?” Asks Wanda
By Adam Pick on November 17, 2011
Prior to the Heart Valve Summit, Wanda sent me two great questions. She wrote, “Adam – What is the oldest person that a surgeon has operated on? Is it common for the elderly to have heart valve surgery? Thanks! Wanda”
Our Heart Valve Surgery Video Playbacks Jump Over 19,023!
By Adam Pick on September 26, 2011
The Internet never ceases to amaze me…
Ethan Readies For The College Football Season!
By Adam Pick on August 29, 2011
Thanks to all of you who continue to ask for the latest Ethan update!
New Heart Valve Journals Feature Launched!!!
By Adam Pick on March 18, 2011
One of the most visited sections at Heart Valve Journals, our social network, is the patient’s guestbook. It’s pretty amazing to see all the support, care, advice and love exchanged among patients, caregivers, friends and family members. For example, Judy Fridono has 775+ comments in her Guestbook following her recent heart valve surgery at USC.
Friday Fun: Bill Cosby Gets Lost In South Carolina
By Adam Pick on March 18, 2011
I don’t know about you… But, I’ve always been a huuuuuge Bill Cosby fan. That said, I’m hopeful this video — taken from a 1992 airing of “You Bet Your Life” — should start your weekend with a giggle.
HeartValveJournals.com, Our Social Network, Gets Upgraded Servers & New Design!
By Adam Pick on February 14, 2011
Hi everybody,
“Happy Valentine’s Day!” from Ethan, Robyn & Adam
By Adam Pick on February 14, 2011
Hearts are everywhere!
The Heart Valve Surgeon Finder Gets Enhanced Design, New Features
By Adam Pick on February 5, 2011
Hi everybody,
Holy Moly! The 47th Annual Society of Thoracic Surgeons Convention!
By Adam Pick on February 2, 2011
Five years after heart valve surgery, I find myself taking incredible steps on this journey of patient education, patient research and patient empowerment.
The Top 10 Heart Valve Surgery Blogs Of 2010!
By Adam Pick on December 31, 2010
During 2010, this global community of patients and caregivers actively discussed many topics that impacted our own, heart valve surgery experiences. That said, I just reviewed all 179 posts from 2010 to determine the “Top 10 Heart Valve Surgery Blogs of 2010”.
Hard To Believe… My Heart Valve Surgery Was 5 Years Ago Today?
By Adam Pick on December 21, 2010
It’s hard to believe that five years ago, at this precise moment, I was rolled into an operating room at USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. There, during a 3-hour procedure, Dr. Starnes performed an aortic and pulmonary valve replacement surgery that fixed my enlarged heart.
“Why Didn’t You Get Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery?” Asks Anne
By Adam Pick on December 8, 2010
I just received a very appropriate question from Anne about minimally invasive approaches to heart valve surgery. Anne writes, “Adam – Like you, I was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. I need an aortic valve replacement. Why didn’t you get a minimally invasive surgery? Thanks, Anne”
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