As a follow-up to our last conversation about aortic valve replacement re-operations, Brian just sent me an interesting question about replacement devices that require leaflet repair. Brian writes, “Hi Adam – My mitral valve was replaced 9 …
Heart Valve Replacement News and Info
As a follow-up to our last conversation about aortic valve replacement re-operations, Brian just sent me an interesting question about replacement devices that require leaflet repair. Brian writes, “Hi Adam – My mitral valve was replaced 9 …
Prior to the Heart Valve Summit, Wanda sent me two great questions. She wrote, “Adam – What is the oldest person that a surgeon has operated on? Is it common for the elderly to have heart valve surgery? Thanks! Wanda”
As I receive thi…
I just received an email from Sharon that rekindled a memory. Sharon writes, “Hi Adam – I was recently diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and I need an aortic valve replacement. Even though I’m 62 and in relatively good shape, I…
Time for your heart valve trivia of the day… Here’s the question:
Your multiple choice answers are:
A. Mitral valve prolapse
B. Calcified aortic valve
C. Torn mitral valve chordae
D. Bicuspid aortic valve
E. None of the above
According to …
Time for your heart valve trivia of the day… Here’s the question:
Your multiple choice answers are:
A. Mitral valve prolapse
B. Calcified aortic valve
C. Torn mitral valve chordae
D. Bicuspid aortic valve
E. None of the above
According to …