Heart Valve Replacement News and Info
I just opened an email from John about bovine valve replacement devices and re-operations. I provide some thoughts for John below but perhaps you can help him as well?
John writes, “Adam, Because of a post-operative complication (possible suture failure creating a leak), it appears I will be facing a re-operation to replace my bovine aortic [...]
I just received a unique question from Deana about aortic stenosis and erectile dysfunction.
She writes, “Hi Adam – My husband was just diagnosed this past January with aortic valve stenosis. His Cardiologist said that he was going to have to have open heart surgery to repair it. My question is can aortic stenosis cause erectile [...]
I’ll never forget the day I opened the one-page letter from my insurance company, Blue Shield of California, which authorized my double heart valve replacement. I was beyond relieved given the mind-numbing frustration I experienced prior to that moment in dealing with Blue Shield.
I imagine I’m not the only patient that found themselves at war [...]
Yes!!!
You read that right… Ethan, my nine-week old son, slept through the night last night!!!
Robyn (my wife) and I can’t believe it!!!
As you would imagine, we slept pretty good too.
Keep on tickin!
Adam
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The “preparation for heart valve surgery” seems to be a very popular, patient topic these days.
First, Sylvia sent me a special note about her extraordinary weight loss before aortic valve replacement. Then, a few days later, Anita sent me her ideas and tips about being mentally and physically fit for surgery. I thought you might [...]