Patient Stories Blog - Page 8
By Adam Pick
After Surgical Stroke & Three Heart Valve Replacements, Kirk’s Triathlon Passion Continues!
By Adam Pick on September 21, 2010
I just received an extraordinary email about Kirk Rose from his daughter, Angela. If anybody needs inspiration before or after heart valve surgery, I encourage you to read this:
Remote Second Opinion Changes Anne’s Surgical Approach
By Adam Pick on September 17, 2010
One of the ongoing themes in this blog focuses on patient advocacy — before, during and after surgery. Specific to this point, I just received an interesting letter from Anne about second opinions, patient research, chest incisions and surgeon selection. In her note, Anne writes to me:
Video: After Valve Replacement, Barbara Walters Returns To The View!
By Adam Pick on September 8, 2010
Great news! We have another patient success story!
After Double Heart Valve Repair, Cindy Hikes The Grand Tetons!
By Adam Pick on September 3, 2010
Cindy just sent me this great email. Given her unique story, I thought you might really enjoy it.
After Mitral Valve Replacement, Don Flies Hooch To Safety
By Adam Pick on August 29, 2010
Some really interesting patient stories continue to fill up my inbox. Here’s a great one from Don about his new mission saving dogs after mitral valve replacement.
Before & After Heart Valve Surgery With… Chaz
By Adam Pick on August 27, 2010
I always enjoy reading patient success stories. However, this update really made me think, “Fannnnn-tasssss-tic!”. Specifically, I like the way Chaz utilizes a “Before and After” approach to describe his heart valve replacement experience:
In Memory of Lori (Updated)
By Adam Pick on August 19, 2010
These are the hardest posts to write. As the sadness is overwhelming my fingertips, I’ll be brief.
Baby Victor Is Back Home In El Salvador!
By Adam Pick on August 13, 2010
For those of you who have been keeping track of Baby Victor’s heart surgery journey, I have great news to share!
Greg and Dr. Stewart Complete Triathlon… Together!!!
By Adam Pick on July 22, 2010
As Dr. Allan Stewart wrote to me, “We did it!”
Guest Blog: Dr. Stewart & I “Tri” Our Hearts Out!
By Adam Pick on July 11, 2010
[Update: Please note that Dr. Allan Stewart no longer practices at Columbia University Medical Center.]
Recovery Update: Barbara Walters To Re-Appear On “The View” This Monday, July 12
By Adam Pick on July 9, 2010
For those of you following the heart valve replacement recovery of Barbara Walters… I just learned that Barbara Walters will appear on “The View” this Monday, July 12, eight weeks after surgery.
Steve’s Top 7 Tips For Patients!
By Adam Pick on July 3, 2010
I just received this insightful email from Steve, who recently had heart valve surgery. I thought you might really enjoy it… So, here it is:
You Are Helping Save Victor’s Life!!!
By Adam Pick on June 30, 2010
On March 31, we donated $5,000 to the Gift of Life charity to help children born with heart defects. The donation was raised thanks to (i) purchases of my book and (ii) sponsorships from surgeons, clinics and medical device manufacturers.
Kato Pomer, 92, Has A New Lease On Life Thanks To… The MitraClip
By Adam Pick on June 3, 2010
At 92, Kato Pomer recently became one of the oldest, highest-risk patients to receive the MitraClip, a new minimally invasive treatment for severe mitral regurgitation, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Medical Tourism Update: Ros Travels To India For Mitral Valve Repair
By Adam Pick on May 27, 2010
In a very short time, Heart Valve Journals has become an online epicenter of patient-to-patient communication specific to heart valve surgery. Using this free Internet tool, patients can share their experiences while engaging in meaningful discussions with other patients around the world.
Bob Uecker, 75, Recovering From Heart Valve Surgery
By Adam Pick on May 4, 2010
In 2009, the global news wires were filled with stories about public figures undergoing heart valve surgery. As you might recall, Robin Williams, Barbara Bush, Ed Koch, Elizabeth Taylor and many other well-known people had heart valve repair or heart valve replacement surgery last year.
Chiropractor, Richard Schmidt, Anxiously Awaits Skiing and Gardening As His Sternum Heals
By Adam Pick on April 30, 2010
I just came across a fantastic email from Dr. Richard Schmidt which touches on the unique, patient process of healing. As you can read below, Dr. Schmidt recently had double heart valve repair and is anxiously awaiting a fully healed sternum to resume his life passions. Here is what Richard wrote to me:
Together, We Have Saved A Child’s Life!
By Adam Pick on April 23, 2010
I just received a very memorable letter from Kenneth Fogel, Chair of Gift of Life. First, Ken’s letter thanked us for our recent $5,000 donation to Gift of Life. If you didn’t know, Gift of Life is a special, charitable organization that addresses the medical needs of children who suffer from congenital heart defects.
Danielle Is “Thrilled” With Dad’s Heart Valve Replacement Result
By Adam Pick on April 21, 2010
Waking up to a fresh cup of coffee and a patient success story is a wonderful way to start the day. That said, I just received this great story about Danielle Curcio and her father, Bill Mordarski.
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