Heart Valve Replacement Blog - Page 6
By Adam Pick
Porcine Valves – What is A Porcine Heart Valve Replacement?
By Adam Pick on August 27, 2007
I just received an email from Eddie who is preparing for his heart valve replacement surgery. Eddie has mitral valve prolapse and severe mitral regurgitation. Eddie is 67 years old and is considering a tissue valve. Specifically, Eddie is leaning towards a porcine valve (aka a pig valve) and has several questions.
Cow Valve Replacement Surgery – Bovine Valves
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: May 10, 2025
I will never forget my first interview with a heart surgeon.
Do You Have Any Keyhole Surgery Images For Heart Valve Replacements?
By Adam Pick on August 19, 2007
As I have posted in prior blogs, there are a number heart surgery centers that are practicing heart valve repair and heart valve replacement using minimally invasive procedures including robotic surgery devices and transcatheter approaches.
Are There Any Adverse Effects Of Pig Valves?
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: July 9, 2025
It’s one thing to be diagnosed with a heart valve disorder. It’s another thing to be told that your heart valve problem has worsened and you need heart valve surgery.
New Patient Posts
Don says, "After 10 years now at age 70 im in need of replacing..."
Jim says, "2026 is off to a much better start. Her aortic ..."
DOUGLAS says, "ASANTE Rogue Regional Medical Center, Medford, ..."
Surgeon Spotlight
Dr. Alfredo Trento is a world-renowned cardiac surgeon that has performed over 4,000 heart valve operations that include minimally-invasive techniques.
