Adam’s Updates Blog - Page 14
By Adam Pick
“How Long Does Heart Valve Surgery Take?” Asks Shirley
By Adam Pick on September 10, 2008
I really appreciate patients that actively prepare their caregivers and their support group for heart surgery.
Take A Guess: How Many Mitral Valve Surgeries Per Year In The United States?
By Adam Pick on August 18, 2008
Ready to take a guess? Here’s the question:
Restarting The Heart After Surgery… A Fear For Barbara’s Husband
By Adam Pick on August 5, 2008
I’ll never forget my reaction when Doctor Vaughn Starnes explained to me the procedure for cooling, stopping and restarting my heart.
Cartoon – The Type Of Surgeons You Want To Avoid!
By Adam Pick on July 29, 2008
Even though the cartoon (below) got me to chuckle, I really thought to myself, “These are EXACTLY the type of heart surgeons patients should avoid!”
How Does A Heart-Lung Machine Work?
By Adam Pick on July 17, 2008
I get several patient questions about the heart-lung machine. Here’s a quick video with Dr. Oz that describes how the heart-lung machine works.
Human Heart Valves – Anatomy, Helpful 3D Animation
By Adam Pick on June 30, 2008
This is very interesting!!! (Especially, for those of you wanting to learn more about human heart valve anatomy.)
The Annual Costs Of Heart Disease… Oh My Gawd!
By Adam Pick on June 21, 2008
Amongst patients, the costs of heart surgery can be a delicate discussion. As you can read, the costs of heart valve surgery vary from patient-to-patient.
Cardiac Quiz: Can You Find The Four Heart Valves?
By Adam Pick on June 18, 2008
Below you will find a neat animation of blood flowing through the human heart.
Off-Topic: The Two “Gs” Of Inflation
By Adam Pick on June 18, 2008
I know I typically write about all things related to heart valve replacement and heart valve repair.
Insulin Treatments For Heart Surgery Patients?
By Adam Pick on June 11, 2008
It really is amazing to read and learn about all the new studies and research about heart surgery and heart valve disease.
Does Grey’s Anatomy Miss Mark On Heart Surgery Reality?
By Adam Pick on May 30, 2008
Don’t get me wrong.
How Much Annual Heart Valve Surgery In The United States?
By Adam Pick on May 22, 2008
Tammy, from Florida, just wrote me a curious question that reads, “Hi Adam – You note that there are about 250,000 heart valve surgeries performed around the world each year. By chance, do you know how many heart valve surgeries are performed in the United States each year?”
Is Good And Bad Medicine All Around You?
By Adam Pick on March 30, 2008
As you read the success stories of heart valve surgery patients (Veronika Meyer, John DeFalco, Taylor Browning, Leslie LaFayette, Raye Gilliamsen, John Turan), it is great to see that medical care can have an incredibly positive impact on heart valve disease.
Four Heart Valves – How Do They Open And Close?
By Adam Pick on March 30, 2008
A few days ago, I posted a blog about what normal heart valves look like.
Heart Valve Disorders And Treatment
By Adam Pick on March 24, 2008
I just received a question that reads, “Can you tell me all the different heart valve disorders, treatment and surgical procedures to fix heart valve disease?”
Smoking, Children And Open Heart Valve Surgery
By Adam Pick on March 21, 2008
I think it’s called a coincidence, or maybe serendipity, or even deja vu.
What Do Normal Heart Valves Look Like?
By Adam Pick on March 21, 2008
Ever wonder, “What does a normal heart valve look like?”
New Patient Posts
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Adam's Video Library
Learn about heart valve surgery and patient success stories at Adam’s video library.
