Adam’s Updates Blog - Page 17
By Adam Pick
True or False: Can Humans Live Without Heart Valves?
By Adam Pick on January 9, 2009
Well… What do you think?
Our Website Mentioned By Dr. David Adams in NY Daily News!
By Adam Pick on January 7, 2009
This is somewhat unbelievable…
When Was The First Blood Transfusion?
By Adam Pick on January 3, 2009
Since posting Lisa’s mitral valve repair success story, my inbox has been flooded with questions about blood transfusions and blood bank safety like:
My Annual Echocardiogram With Dr. Rosin
By Adam Pick on December 24, 2008
I’m just returning from my annual echocardiogram with Dr. Ben Rosin, my cardiologist at Torrance Memorial.
Off-Topic: Morning Madness At Costco
By Adam Pick on December 22, 2008
With the recession lingering, I’m doing my best to save, save, save money this holiday season.
Happy 3rd Anniversary To… Me!
By Adam Pick on December 21, 2008
It’s almost impossible to think that exactly three years ago today…
Baby Pick Update: Our Boy In The Womb
By Adam Pick on December 16, 2008
Last week, Robyn (my pregnant wife) and I experienced something incredible…
Wanna See My High-Tech Distribution Center?
By Adam Pick on December 8, 2008
Earlier today, I received an email from Geraldine that reads, “Adam – I can’t believe it. Your book has already arrived. I ordered it just yesterday. Thanks so much for the quick delivery. I can’t wait to read it as my aortic valve will be replaced next Tuesday. By the way, who handles the distribution of your book?”
Happy Thanksgiving! (Plus, Fun Turkey Cartoons)
By Adam Pick on November 26, 2008
There is no doubt in my mind… Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.
Are Elderly Heart Surgery Success Rates Continuing To Improve?
By Adam Pick on November 12, 2008
I was just reading the New York Times when I came across a very positive story about elderly heart surgery patients.
True or False: Heart Failure Doubled During Past 25 Years
By Adam Pick on November 11, 2008
It’s time for another “True or False” quiz… That said, is the following statement true or false?
Fen-Phen Guilty Of Long Term Heart Valve Damage
By Adam Pick on November 8, 2008
The older I get… The more I realize there are no short-cuts in the game of life. Whether it deals with money or weight loss, the “sure thing” is seldom a sure thing.
Barack Obama, Me And My Goose Bumps
By Adam Pick on November 5, 2008
If you’re a long-time subscriber to this blog, you know that I stick to the fundamentals here. I research and write about heart valve surgery in this blog to help patients and their caregivers. Of the 1,453 pages of information on this website, only 2 pages have strayed from this topic.
Shocking Heart Facts: Women And Heart Disease
By Adam Pick on October 6, 2008
I was just reading a rather frightening article about women, cardiologists and heart disease at the Dayton Daily News.
After Valve Heart Surgery, Robyn and I Are…. PREGNANT!!!
By Adam Pick on September 30, 2008
Since launching this website and publishing my book, I have been incredibly lucky to meet and become very friendly with many, many, many heart valve repair and heart valve replacement patients and caregivers around the world. Needless to say, I am blessed to know you. And, I consider all of you a part of my family.
Heart Surgery Cartoon: The Sound Of…
By Adam Pick on September 16, 2008
I’ve learned that laughter is one of the best forms of medicine relative to heart surgery. With that noted, I offer you a truly tasteless but quite funny heart surgery cartoon:
“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:
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