I just received an interesting question from Alma about a critical step during heart valve repair and heart valve replacement surgeries. Alma writes, “Adam – I’m going in for surgery next week. Thanks to your book, my anxiety has greatly decreased. I’m curious… I know my heart is going to be cooled and stopped during surgery. [...]

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I just received a great email from Mike about heart valve replacements. Mike writes, “Adam – I’ve got a severely leaky valve and need mitral surgery. I’m 55 and never knew about my prolapsed valve. Just curious… If the surgeon can’t repair my leaflets, how much do the replacement devices cost? Thanks, Mike”
Like Mike, I [...]

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I just received a very unique question from Barb about carcinoid tumor injections and bovine heart valve replacements. Barb writes to me:

Bovine Aortic Valve Replacement
Hi Adam,
First, I’d like to express my appreciation to you for your very informative book and emails.  I am a 54-year-old woman who was aware of aortic valve stenosis since the [...]

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I just received a great question from Diane about heart valve replacements.
Diane writes, “Adam – Yesterday, I was diagnosed with severe mitral regurgitation. My cardiologist said I should start planning on having my heart valve replaced soon. I’m confused by all of this. One thing I can’t figure out is where will the new valve [...]

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Are you ready for some very interesting heart valve surgery trivia?
The question for today is, “When was the first successful mitral valve repair surgery?”
Your multiple choice answers are:
A. 1935
B. 1948
C. 1955
D. 1968
E. 1971
Scroll down below the mitral valve repair diagram for the answer.

According to G. Wayne Miller, in King Of Hearts: The True Story Of [...]

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