Heart Valve Replacement News and Info
I just received a great question from Pete about elevated heart rates following heart valve surgery.
Pete writes, “Hi Adam, I had aortic valve replacement on April 8, 2009, about two months ago. My main concern is that my heart rate is running quite high at 80 to 90 beats per minute. Before surgery, my heart [...]
Thanks to Charlotte, I just heard about an interesting treatment for new and old heart surgery scars (including keloid scarring). The product is called Mediscar HD Scar Solution.
After doing some research on Mediscar, I learned that this scar treatment is 100% natural and has received many testimonials from heart surgery patients. Mediscar has also received several [...]
I’ll never forget when I first learned my options for a heart valve replacement.
Dr. Trento, the first surgeon I interviewed, briefly discussed the pros and cons of pig valves, cow valves, human donor valves (homograft) and mechanical valves with me. While I immediately understood the use of mechanical valves and homografts for aortic valve replacement, [...]
I’ll never forget when I learned my options for a heart valve replacement.
Dr. Trento, the first surgeon I interviewed, briefly discussed the pros and cons of pig valves, cow valves, human donor valves (homografts) and mechanical valves with me. While I immediately understood the use of mechanical valves and homografts for aortic valve replacement, it [...]
Since posting a recent blog about palpitations after heart valve surgery, I’ve received several questions about atrial fibrillation, also known as A-Fib.
Most of the questions focused on “learning the basics” of this irregular heart rhythm. Luckily, I located a great, educational video which addresses the core questions about A-Fib so I posted it below.
I think this [...]
I just received a very interesting email from Mandy about heart valve surgery, vertigo, headaches and vision complications after heart surgery. As you can read below, Mandy is asking for all of our help.
Mandy With Her Two Children
Mandy writes to me, “Hi Adam, I had valve replacement on September 16, 2009. I am 34 years [...]
Quick trivia for you…
According to The Cleveland Clinic, “How long does it take for blood to circulate through your vascular system?”
A. 2 second
B. 20 seconds
C. 2 minutes
D. 20 minutes
E. 2 hours
To find the answer, scroll down below the beating heart.
The answer is… 20 seconds.
That’s pretty amazing considering the complex network of blood vessels - arteries, [...]
When it comes to making investments, I’m no Warren Buffet.
However, every once in-a-while, I come across a company that is uniquely positioned within a growing industry. Such is the case of… Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW). As you may know, Edwards Lifesciences, founded in 1958, is the leading heart valve replacement manufacturer on the planet.
I originally [...]
I want to wish all the fathers and families out there a very, very, very “HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!!”
If you are new to this website, today is special for me as it is my 1st Father’s Day. Ethan, our son, was just born in April.
It’s amazing… Even though Ethan is only 11 weeks old, it’s hard [...]
I just received an interesting question about memory loss after heart valve surgery from Paige Mitchell of Virginia.
Paige writes, “Hi Adam, I had my aortic valve replaced in March, 2009. A few weeks later, I became agitated that I couldn’t remember peoples’ names, what I had just been doing, etc. I mentioned this to my [...]