Adam’s Updates Blog - Page 7
By Adam Pick
A Safe “New Normal” for Cardiac Surgical Appointments during COVID-19
By Adam Pick on May 21, 2020
As Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher, once said, “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality.”
We’re #2 On The “Top Heart Blog & Websites” Rankings For 2020!
By Adam Pick on May 20, 2020
Thanks to the wonderful support of patients, their family members and friends, I am happy to report that HeartValveSurgery.com achieved the #2 ranking in FeedSpot’s 2020 Top Heart Blogs & Websites.
Ethan’s Graduating From Elementary School!
By Adam Pick on May 20, 2020
In this Proud Papa Moment, I am happy to share that Ethan, my 11-year old son, who many of you have come to know over the years… Is graduating from elementary school!!!!!
Over 3,000 Heart Valve Patient Surveys Completed! Thank You!
By Adam Pick on April 28, 2020
Thanks to the AMAZING patients in our community!!!!
Take the Heart Valve Patient Survey!!!
By Adam Pick on April 23, 2020
[April 30, 2020 Update: Thanks to the wonderful patients at this community, we collected over 3,000 survey responses in four days. Please stay tuned for the posting of results to this survey. You can subscribe to my blog to get the results here.]
Abbott, a Leading Heart Valve Manufacturer, Develops New 5-Minute COVID-19 Test
By Adam Pick on April 7, 2020
Big news!
New COVID-19 Resources for Heart Valve Disease Patients!
By Adam Pick on April 7, 2020
Dear Patients & Friends,
Medtronic Doubles Ventilator Production to Help COVID-19 Patients!
By Adam Pick on March 27, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic surges past 921,000 worldwide cases, I need to thank Medtronic for doubling its ventilator production to help patients suffering from the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 Surgeon Roundtable: An International Perspective
By Adam Pick on March 20, 2020
If you are curious to know what leading heart surgeons are saying about COVID-19, you may want to watch this insightful video series, “COVID-19: An International Perspective”.
5 Reasons We Are “Social Distancing” to Prevent COVID-19 Spread
By Adam Pick on March 17, 2020
I’m not a “doomsdayer”. I’m not a pessimist. And, I’m not a hoarder.
New Patient Resource: Coronavirus, COVID-19 & Heart Disease
By Adam Pick on March 7, 2020
Over the past few weeks, I have received several important questions about coronavirus, COVID-19 and heart valve disease. For that reason, I just started a new educational resource dedicated to the coronavirus at this link.
We Raise Heart Valve Disease Awareness to 596,000 People in One Day!
By Adam Pick on February 27, 2020
Amazing! Double Amazing! Triple Amazing!
Today Is National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day!!!
By Adam Pick on February 22, 2020
Woo-Whoo!!! Today is National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day! Let’s join together to raise awareness to this under-diagnosed, under-treated and deadly form of heart disease!!!
“Ask Adam Anything” Videos Posted from the Heart Valve Society Conference!
By Adam Pick on February 20, 2020
Great news! As we continue to celebrate “Heart Month”, I am very happy to share that the Facebook LIVE videos from the “Ask Adam Anything” patient event have been posted below!
Get Your Questions Answered on Facebook LIVE at the Heart Valve Society Conference!!!
By Adam Pick on February 13, 2020
You’ve got questions! Let me get the answers!
Website Update: Community Notification System Upgraded!
By Adam Pick on February 6, 2020
Many thanks to Phyllis and Catie for letting me know about the notification issue they recently experienced when using our Community!
Top 15 Heart Valve Posts of 2019
By Adam Pick on December 30, 2019
Woo-Whoo! 2019 was another AMAZING year for our community!
My Lucky 14th Heart Valve Surgery Anniversary!
By Adam Pick on December 16, 2019
It is hard to believe that 14 years ago this Saturday, December 21, 2005, I was being rolled into an operating room for my heart valve surgery at USC Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Peloton Instructor, Robin Arzon, Sends Empowering Message to Heart Valve Patients!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: December 12, 2019
I guess you could say that I’m somewhat addicted to our Peloton bike.
“Does High Altitude Impact Your Heart?” asks Mario
By Adam Pick on November 21, 2019
I just received a great question from Mario about heart function, potential symptoms and high altitudes. In his email, Mario asked me, “Hi Adam – I have a question about my heart. I just got back from Lake Tahoe, California. I was in the casino and noticed that I was getting short of breath. Is altitude something I should worry about? Does altitude impact heart valve function? Thanks! Mario”.
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