Over the past 4 years, many of you have written me with excellent and innovative suggestions for improving this website. As a result, we have created some great new services including the Heart Valve Surgeon Database and Heart Valve Journals.
Today, I am excited to share with you the new design for this blog. The new [...]

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I am a huge fan of all types of music – from classic rock to jazz to country to opera to new age. I even play a few instruments including the guitar and bass.
On that note (pun intended), it was 1987 when I first listened to Sting’s second solo release, Nothing Like The Sun. On [...]

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As strange as this sounds… In today’s edition of The Chicago Tribune I find myself on the cover of an educational magazine titled “Cardiovascular Care”.

So you know, when I started this project, I never imagined it would turn into anything. I simply wanted to help one patient. Now, four years later, I am happy to [...]

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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.

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Several months after my surgery, I started gardening. While I continue to lack a knowledgeable green thumb, I really enjoy the process of working alongside Mother Nature. Even with all my gardening mishaps, I am super lucky to have a springtime rose bloom going on right now.
So, if you are interested in participating in the [...]

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Since starting this website four years ago, my primary objective was to help future patients and caregivers understand the challenges, opportunities and realities of heart valve surgery.

Today, I am very excited to share another objective for this work - helping children with heart problems. That said, earlier today, we made a $5,000 donation to the [...]

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Thanks for your emails requesting an Ethan update!
So you know… Our little boy is now 11-months old and getting ready for his first birthday. As you might imagine, Robyn (my wife) and I continue to be amazed by just about everything Ethan does. For example, here is a video of Ethan walking on camera for [...]

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From Robyn, myself and, our little one, Ethan… Happy Holidays Everybody!!!

May you have an incredibly healthy and happy holiday season!!!
Keep on tickin!

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About The Author: Adam Pick is a double, heart valve surgery patient and author of The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. This unique book integrates the [...]

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I was walking up to my house earlier today… When this super, scary spider tried to attack me!!!
Instead of biting me, the spider started kissing and hugging me. Then, I realized it wasn’t a spider at all. It was Ethan, my six-month old son, enjoying his first Halloween.

Happy Halloween Everybody!!!
Ethan, Robyn and Adam
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My brother, Doug, just sent me these visual illusions. I thought the pictures were pretty amazing. Plus, I liked learning the science behind the illusion (see below).
Do you see what I see?
Flowing leaves - The brown leaf shapes against a green background make this look as if the entire group is flowing—making waves if you [...]

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