Aortic Valve Replacement Blog - Page 4
By Adam Pick
Dr. Michael Baity Loses 20 Pounds Prior To Aortic Valve Replacement By Dr. McCurry
By Adam Pick on December 23, 2009
In the past, we’ve discussed how patients, like Sylvia Woolworth, got physically and mentally fit prior to heart valve surgery. Specific to this topic, I recently opened an email from Dr. Michael Baity, a retired dentist from Michigan. Dr. Baity just had aortic valve replacement surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Here is what he wrote to me:
“What About Port Access For Heart Valve Surgery?” Asks Taylor
By Adam Pick on October 31, 2009
I just received a great question from Taylor about heart valve replacement and heart valve repair options. Specifically, Taylor is curious to learn more about the Port Access System for the surgical treatment of aortic stenosis.
“How Many Aortic Valve Replacement Surgeries Are Performed Each Year?” Asks Tina
By Adam Pick on March 7, 2009
What a week for those interested in the topic of heart valve surgery!!!
Medtronic Further Consolidates Heart Valve Industry
By Adam Pick on February 24, 2009
On November 27, 2007, I posted a blog titled, “Will Heart Valve Manufacturers Consolidate And Gobble Up Each Other?”. In that post, I rambled-on about the possibility that the heart valve industry would consolidate to create advantages for both patients and manufacturers.
Latest Technology In Aortic Valve Surgery, For Jenny
By Adam Pick on September 2, 2008
I just received an email from Jenny, a 57-year old mother of two, who was recently diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis.
Jason’s 26 Year Old Bjork-Shiley Mechanical Valve Stays Put
By Adam Pick on August 9, 2008
One of the most common questions I get relates to the life expectancy of heart valve replacement devices. It’s a great question that fundamentally underlies a critical patient concern. That concern is the fear of a second cardiac surgery operation.
After Mild Stroke And Vietnam, Vernon Prepares For Aortic Valve Replacement Procedure
By Adam Pick on August 5, 2008
The patient stories that arrive in my inbox are nothing short of inspirational. Here is the story of Vernon Young from Indiana. He writes:
Radiation Leads To Endocarditis And Aortic Valve Replacement For Jennifer’s Husband
By Adam Pick on July 13, 2008
Thanks to the wonderful patients, caregivers, nurses, cardiologists and surgeons who write me, I continue to learn many interesting and helpful details about heart valve surgery. That said, I often take those emails and post them in this blog for you to review as well.
Number Of General Anesthesia Operations Per Year in the United States
By Adam Pick on July 13, 2008
Depending on who you talk to, general anesthesia is either one of the GREATEST or WORST parts of heart valve surgery.
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