Adam’s Updates Blog - Page 17
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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?
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: June 6, 2025
Quick trivia for you…
Off-Topic: At 5 Weeks, Baby Ethan Is Yummy!
By Adam Pick on May 12, 2009
Thank you for all the wonderful notes regarding the birth of our son, Ethan.
“Close To My Heart” Project Looking For Female Heart Surgery Patients
By Adam Pick on April 25, 2009
I just received this very unique request from Angelica Hoyos. Is anyone interested?
How Does Blood Flow Through The Heart?
By Adam Pick on April 24, 2009
Have you ever wondered how blood flows through the heart and body?
Off-Topic: A Mayonnaise Jar & Two Beers
By Adam Pick on April 22, 2009
Every once-in-a-while I receive a forwarded email that resets my focus on life.
Heart Trivia: How Many Times Will Your Heart Beat During Your Life?
By Adam Pick on April 15, 2009
Time for a fun, multiple choice question about your heart’s anatomy! Here it is…
Off-Topic: Stop… And Smell My Roses
By Adam Pick on April 15, 2009
Following heart valve surgery, I learned to slowwwwwww down.
Introducing… Ethan Bradley Pick
By Adam Pick on April 8, 2009
You may have noticed that my blog postings about heart valve surgery have stopped over the past five days.
OFF-TOPIC: Baby Pick Is Almost Here!!!
By Adam Pick on March 30, 2009
Thanks so much for your emails about the anticipated arrival of Baby Pick.
Heart Trivia: How Much Blood Does Your Heart Pump Each Day?
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: July 8, 2025
Any guesses as to how much blood your heart pumps each day?
“Is Stroke A Risk During Valve Surgery?” Asks Debbie
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: May 12, 2025
I just received a very, very, very interesting question from Debbie about stroke and heart surgery.
Heart Health Tests For Men From The Today Show
By Adam Pick on February 18, 2009
I start my days with a good, fifteen minute stretch that includes both breathing and yoga exercises. Some days, I watch The Today Show with Matt Laurer, Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry and Al Roker as I stretch.
Happy Valentines Day!!!
By Adam Pick on February 14, 2009
On behalf of Robyn (my wife) and Baby Pick (my unborn son), I wanted to wish you a very, very, very Happy Valentines Day!
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