Hello all! Sharing news six days since my Ross procedure, performed at Northwestern Medicine's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute by the amazing team led ...Read more
Hello all! Sharing news six days since my Ross procedure, performed at Northwestern Medicine's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute by the amazing team led by Dr. Chris Malaisrie. I've been up, mobile, walking, and feeling wonderful and, in particular, filled with a gratitude I'll never be able to adequately express in words. This life blessing - this new opportunity to relish and capture life - none of it possible without Dr. Malaisrie and his team, the incredible team of nurses in Northwestern's CTICU who have cared for me with such generosity and kindness, and my family who have been by my side every step of the way. I'm not a religious person, but there are angels in this world, and I found and find myself embraced by the best of them. Sincere gratitude and to all in our community, continued good vibes for your health today, tomorrow, and always.
Kimberly Eisenhut Congratulations on the successful surgery and recovery! I will be seeing Dr Malaisrie this week for ... Read more
Kimberly Eisenhut Congratulations on the successful surgery and recovery! I will be seeing Dr Malaisrie this week for my surgery and hope mine goes as smoothly as yours We will be heart valve sept 2025 alumni!
Aaron Bader Thank you Kimberly! Sending all the good feelings and wishes your way. You are in the best hands an ... Read more
Aaron Bader Thank you Kimberly! Sending all the good feelings and wishes your way. You are in the best hands and YOU got this! I can't wait to see your recovery story and will be thinking of you during this week and beyond.
Grace Mason Looks like you are doing great! Welcome to recovery.
Kate Watson I so relate to what you wrote. Though also not religious, I felt really taken care of by angels at th ... Read more
Kate Watson I so relate to what you wrote. Though also not religious, I felt really taken care of by angels at the hospital. And so much gratitude that brought me so many happy tears. Congratulations on making it through safely. Wishing you a smooth recovery.
Dr. Luis Castro is a world-renowned heart valve surgeon that has performed thousands of heart valve operations that include minimally-invasive techniques.