Adam's Updates Blog – Page 20

Below you will find a neat animation of blood flowing through the human heart.

I know I typically write about all things related to heart valve replacement and heart valve repair.

It really is amazing to read and learn about all the new studies and research about heart surgery and heart valve disease.

Don't get me wrong.

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?"

This is slightly off-topic but...

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.

A few days ago, I posted a blog about what normal heart valves look like.

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?"

I think it's called a coincidence, or maybe serendipity, or even deja vu.

Ever wonder, "What does a normal heart valve look like?"

One of my favorite television shows is 60 Minutes on CBS. I love the stories. I love the reporters. And, I love the way they tackle subjects that really make you think. (I even find Andy Rooney pretty darn funny.)

Hi everybody,

As you may be learning or have already learned...

Recently, I received an interesting question about bacterial endocarditis. The question was, "Adam: Do you know of any celebrities with endocarditis?"

Many patients and caregivers say that heart valve surgery can be similar to a roller-coaster. There are emotional and physical "ups". And, there are emotional and physical "downs".

Happy Holidays Everybody!

This month has been absolutely amazing!

Hey everybody,

It's amazing to think...