I’m not a fan of overused cliches. However, if there is one cliche I never get tired of it is, “Laughter is the best form of medicine.”
That said, Kerrigan just sent me this pig valve replacement cartoon that got a good chuckle out of me. Without further ado, I hope this injects some laughter medicine [...]
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Pig Valve Replacement Humor… Thanks Kerrigan!
Posted in March 27th, 2009
I’m not a fan of overused cliches. However, if there is one cliche I never get tired of it is, “Laughter is the best form of medicine.”
That said, Kerrigan just sent me this pig valve replacement cartoon that got a good chuckle out of me. Without further ado, I hope this injects some laughter medicine [...]
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On-X Valve Replacement Manufacturer To Double Operations
Posted in March 27th, 2009
I recently learned that the manufacturer of On-X heart valve devices is going to double the size of its operations in Austin, Texas. The parent company, On-X Life Technologies (ON-X LTI), signed a building lease for over 40,000 square feet due to the result of increased demand for its On-X mechanical valves for mitral valve [...]
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On-X Valve Replacement Manufacturer To Double Operations
Posted in March 27th, 2009
I recently learned that the manufacturer of On-X heart valve devices is going to double the size of its operations in Austin, Texas. The parent company, On-X Life Technologies (ON-X LTI), signed a building lease for over 40,000 square feet due to the result of increased demand for its On-X mechanical valves for mitral valve [...]
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WOW!!! Over 273 Heart Valve Surgeon Profiles Already Uploaded!!!
Posted in March 25th, 2009
Great news regarding the launch of our heart valve surgeon database!!!
I’m very excited to share that our new, FREE database already has over 273 surgeon profiles uploaded! In less than one week, patients from around the world - including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, Israel, Canada [...]
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“Who Was Robin Williams’ Heart Surgeon?” Asks Tammy
Posted in March 24th, 2009
I’m not sure if you have followed the latest news coverage of Robin Williams’s heart valve surgery…
But, earlier today it was confirmed that Robin Williams had double heart valve surgery on March 13, 2009 at The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. While initial reports suggested that Robin Williams would only need aortic valve replacement, the Oscar-winning [...]
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Does Rob Lowe Have Cardiac Depression After Heart Surgery?
Posted in March 23rd, 2009
I don’t know if you like the television show Brothers and Sisters, Sunday nights on ABC. But, Robyn (my very pregnant wife) and I really enjoy watching the trials-and-tribulations of the Walker family.
“Why is Adam writing about Brothers and Sisters?” you may be scratching your head and thinking.
Well… On Brothers and Sisters, Rob Lowe plays [...]
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Certified Dog Therapist, Dyno, Visits Erik In Hospital
Posted in March 23rd, 2009
I could not resist posting this very, very, very interesting note from Erik. I never knew that certified dog therapists existed!
Adam,
I just created a surgeon profile for Dr. Vib Kshettry, Minneapolis Heart Institute, in your surgeon database. I would also give kudos to my cardiologist, Dr. Kevin Graham at the Minneapolis Heart Institute. They have [...]
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Aortic Heart Valve Surgery Scheduled For Aaron Boone
Posted in March 23rd, 2009
This just in about Aaron Boone… It’s a follow-up to “Aaron Boone To Have Heart Valve Replacement Surgery”.
The Houston Astros’ third baseman Aaron Boone will have open heart surgery Thursday at the Stanford University Medical Center. Doctor D. Craig Miller will perform the procedure to correct a problem with Boone’s aorta and aortic valve.
Open heart [...]
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“What About The Ross Procedure?” Asks Melissa
Posted in March 23rd, 2009
I just received the email below from Melissa regarding the Ross Procedure. As you can read, Melissa is preparing for heart valve replacement surgery and conducted research on the best surgical approach for her. Here is what she writes:
Hi Adam,
My name is Melissa. I ran across your website about the Ross valve replacement. I’m currently [...]
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