Ross Procedure Blog - Page 2
By Adam Pick
Patient Spotlight: Chris Dixon Heads To New York For Ross Procedure
By Adam Pick on February 24, 2012
After one of the most active spotlights in Heart Valve Journals’ history, Mitch Friedman has moved on to healthy, heart pumping pastures. 🙂
After Ross Procedure, John Keeps On Tickin’ And… Rockin’
By Adam Pick on January 17, 2011
It’s always fun to hear from patients as they recover from heart valve surgery and return to their life passions. Today, I received a fantastic email from John Coleman in Arkansas. John writes:
“Am I Too Old For The Ross Procedure?” Asks Greg
By Adam Pick on April 21, 2010
I just received an interesting question from Greg about the Ross Procedure option for aortic valve replacement.
“How Many Ross Procedures Each Year?” Asks Evelyn
By Adam Pick on September 13, 2009
I just received a question about the Ross Procedure for aortic valve replacement from Evelyn.
Two Great Questions About The Ross Procedure… From Duane
By Adam Pick on July 20, 2009
I give A LOT of credit to patients and caregivers that really, really, really, really do their homework prior to heart valve replacement or heart valve repair surgery. I can immediately tell from the questions you ask me just how diligent you’re being at each phase of the surgical process.
After Ross Procedure, Bruce Praises Dr. John Oswalt
By Adam Pick on February 18, 2009
Even though there continues to be some, ongoing debate as to the long-term efficacy of the Ross Procedure, many of my readers continue to select this unique form of aortic valve replacement. Here is the latest Ross Procedure success story from Bruce in Texas.
“Would You Do The Ross Procedure Again?” Asks Tom
By Adam Pick on January 13, 2009
I just received the following email from Tom. Tom is an active 44-year old male, investigating his options for heart valve surgery – specifically aortic valve replacement. For those considering the Ross Procedure, I thought you might find this interesting. Tom writes:
Pulmonary Valve Replacements For The Ross Procedure
By Adam Pick on October 3, 2008
In a recent email to me, Jerry asked one of the most interesting questions about the Ross Procedure. As you can read below, Jerry inquired about the surgical process IF the patient’s pulmonary valve is not qualified for transplant to the aortic position. To learn more about the Ross operation, click here.
For Dave And Jeff… Why I Chose The Ross Procedure For My Aortic Valve Replacement?
By Adam Pick on July 29, 2008
Once diagnosed with severe aortic heart valve disease (stenosis) and an enlarged heart, I went into action mode.
Melissa Causey, 11 Months After Ross Procedure Surgery… Feeling Great!!!
By Adam Pick on July 22, 2008
There is nothing better than hearing from one of my readers after their open-heart surgery recovery is complete.
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