Adam's Updates Blog – Page 21

I am a very lucky man. Throughout my life, I have been fortunate to have great parents, supportive siblings, guru-like mentors, steady work and now, a wonderful wife in Robyn. This may seem strange for you to hear... But, I especially appreciate my double heart valve replacement surgery.

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As some of you may know, I am a high technology analyst for a leading firm here in Los Angeles. I am also a former, double heart valve replacement patient with a personal mission to help future patients and caregivers.

Konichiwa!

Konichiwa!!

Have you ever wondered when the first heart surgery was performed?

A great question just came in about heart valve disease, specifically a heart valve infection. The email reads, "Adam, what is a heart valve infection? What are heart valve infection symptoms?"

As many of you know, I had my heart surgery in Los Angeles, California at USC Medical Center by Dr. Vaughn Starnes. I believe I was fortunate for two reasons.

I'll never forget my second opinion from Dr. Michael Chaikin, a cardiologist in Los Angeles, California.

Hey everybody,

It still creeps up on me.

If there is one thing I crave in life... It's good sleep.

Earlier today, it was announced that Dr. Robert T. Light, American Board Diplomat of Psychiatry and Neurolgy, would provide expert medical commentary on Adam's Heart Valve Surgery Blog.

Earlier today I received an interesting question regarding Coumadin (Warfarin Sodium) and the drug Ultram. Specifically, the question read, "Are there any contraindications of Ultram and Coumadin?".

The heart is an amazing muscle. For reasons described on this previous blog, "The Anatomy And Heart Function", I am constantly marveling at all the complex elements that makes the heart operate. Interestingly enough...

Earlier today, I received a question that reads, "Do you have a cat scan of the aorta? How are cat scan aorta images used during diagnosis?"

I just received a great patient mail that asks, "Hi Adam, What do valves in the heart do?"

My inbox just received an email that I can relate too.

Ready for a crash course called, "Heart Surgery History 101"?

Hey everybody,