Mitral Valve Repair Blog - Page 4
By Adam Pick
Video: Mini-Thoracotomy For Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair?
By Adam Pick on September 13, 2010
As I remember… Once diagnosed with severe heart valve disease, many patients begin researching surgical options immediately.
“Can The Mitral Valve Repair Ring Be Too Tight?” Asks Bruce
By Adam Pick on September 1, 2010
Here’s a great question from Bruce about mitral valve repairs, tight annuloplasty ring and post-operative complications.
“Are You On The Heart-Lung Machine Longer During Robotic Valve Surgery?” Asks Nina
By Adam Pick on May 13, 2010
I just received a very interesting question from Nina about robotic heart valve repair and the heart-lung machine (also known as the “pump”).
Trivia: When Was The World’s First Successful Mitral Valve Repair?
By Adam Pick on January 31, 2010
Are you ready for some very interesting heart valve surgery trivia?
Heart Valve Journals Spotlight: Duane Hunt’s Mitral Valve Repair
By Adam Pick on January 29, 2010
Two weeks ago, we introduced a unique website feature known as Heart Valve Journals. I’m very happy to report that the number of new journals launched – by patients and caregivers – has soared!
“What Is An Annuloplasty Ring?” Asks Regina
By Adam Pick on December 15, 2009
I just received an interesting question from Regina about heart valve repair surgery. Her question focuses on the use of annuloplasty rings to treat leaky heart valves.
The MitraClip Gets Gobbled Up By Abbott
By Adam Pick on September 11, 2009
Since my heart valve surgery, I have been fascinated by the strategic, corporate acquisitions of leading device manufacturers in this industry.
More Data On The MitraClip For Mitral Regurgitation Treatment
By Adam Pick on August 17, 2009
As we have discussed before, most minimally invasive treatments for heart valve disease continue to show encouraging results. Recently, additional results for high-tech devices from Edwards Lifesciences, Medtronic and Evalve have been posted.
“Were You Denied A Robotic Mitral Valve Repair?” Asks Linda
By Adam Pick on June 6, 2009
I’ll never forget the day I opened the one-page letter from my insurance company, Blue Shield of California, which authorized my double heart valve replacement. I was beyond relieved given the mind-numbing frustration I experienced prior to that moment in dealing with Blue Shield.
How Much Does The Da Vinci Surgical Robot Cost?
By Adam Pick on September 16, 2008
The use of robots for minimally invasive heart valve surgery continues to rise.
“Can Heart Valves Be Repaired?” Asks Linda
By Adam Pick on August 29, 2008
I was never a candidate for heart valve repair. By the time, my bicuspid valve was diagnosed with severe stenosis, both my first- and second-opinion cardiologists suggested an aortic valve transplant.
Before & After: Mitral Valve Repair Surgery Pictures
By Adam Pick on May 13, 2008
This deserves a “Wow!”
After A Mitral Valve Repair With Complications… Leslie Is Home!
By Adam Pick on January 31, 2008
Hey everybody,
Leslie Readies For Robotic Mitral Valve Repair
By Adam Pick on January 12, 2008
There’s nothing better than helping patients and caregivers prepare for and recover from heart valve surgery. The stories of Jim Bonk, Taylor and Michelle Browning, and Kathy Benson are both inspirational and heart-warming.
Cleveland Clinic Video Special – Mitral Valve Repair Video
By Adam Pick on December 15, 2007
As the leading cardiac care center in the world, The Cleveland Clinic Cardiac Care Center is known for its leading edge research and treatment of valvular problems and disorders. I have been very lucky to meet several members from the TCC team including Dr. Gosta Pettersson and Dr. Eric Roselli.
How Many Mitral Valve Operations Performed Each Year?
By Adam Pick on November 24, 2007
One of the typical thoughts which appear for patients diagnosed with a severe heart valve disease diagnosis is that of… loneliness. As a heart valve patient wrote me recently, “I feel so alone.”
Robotic Catheter Technology – Cleveland Clinic Predicts Big 2008 Innovation Impact
By Adam Pick on October 3, 2007
Drum roll, please …
What Is Mitral Valve Buckling?
By Adam Pick on August 16, 2007
Every once and a while I get stumped. I mean really stumped! Well. Today is one of those days.
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