As a double heart valve surgery patient, I found Janelle’s recent question very interesting. She wrote, “Hi Adam – Almost everything I read on the internet deals with a singular leaking heart valve. At age 64, I was just diagnosed w…
Heart Valve Replacement News and Info
As a double heart valve surgery patient, I found Janelle’s recent question very interesting. She wrote, “Hi Adam – Almost everything I read on the internet deals with a singular leaking heart valve. At age 64, I was just diagnosed w…
I recently received a great question about bicuspid aortic valve repair. The patient wrote to me, “Adam – I have a bicuspid aortic valve and a dilated aorta. I think I need an aortic valve replacement and an aortic root replacement. I??…
Recently, Jim sent me a great question that reads, “Adam – I’m 65 and diagnosed with moderate aortic stenosis. It seems there are a couple of different types of minimally invasive surgery. Can you help me understand that better?” I …
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”
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Emotions are powerful. They surface quickly. They alter biochemistry. They transform seconds into memorable moments.
Recently, several of my emotions — thankfulness, appreciation, humility, indebtedness — appeared during a special chat with…