Heart Valve Replacement News and Info
I always enjoy reading patient success stories. However, this update really made me think, “Fannnnn-tasssss-tic!”. Specifically, I like the way Chaz utilizes a “Before and After” approach to describe his heart valve replacement experience:
Hi Adam:
It has been awhile since I have written you, but I still avidly follow your magical blog.
Last week, I began my [...]
Here’s an interesting question from Julie about heart valve stenosis and enlarged hearts.
Julie writes to me, “Adam – Like you, I was diagnosed with heart valve stenosis and an enlarged heart. I’m just curious. How big can a dilated heart get before failure? 20% bigger? 50% bigger? Any thoughts? Thanks, Julie”
I wanted an expert opinion [...]
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 [...]
This morning, I came across a helpful, easy-to-understand video about aortic valve surgery and aortic valve disease. The video, which is a great introduction for patients and caregivers, features two of the leading heart valve surgeons – Dr. Gosta Pettersson and Dr. Lars Svensson.
To watch the video, simply press the play button above. Also, please [...]
These are the hardest posts to write. As the sadness is overwhelming my fingertips, I’ll be brief.
Earlier today, our community lost Lori from Austin, Texas following mitral valve surgery. Needless to say, my thoughts and prayers are with Lori’s husband, her three girls, her family and her friends.
Lori (1971-2010)
I am deeply moved by Lori’s passing. [...]
Since having my aortic valve replaced via the Ross Procedure in 2005, I’ve received a number of questions about this unique double heart valve replacement. One of the most common questions is, “Isn’t that operation more risky as two valves are replaced?”
I have to admit, that is a very fair question. I remember thinking the [...]
For those of you who have been keeping track of Baby Victor’s heart surgery journey, I have great news to share!
Victor is now back at home back in El Salvador with his mother and father. In fact, I was lucky enough to receive a picture which shows Victor’s homecoming.
Thanks again to all of you who [...]
Well, here’s something to make your old English teacher gasp in horror…
A road contractor hired to paint the word “school” on a freshly paved stretch of road near Southern Guilford High School in North Carolina rendered the traffic area in question a “shcool” zone.
Have a grat, phun weaknd!
When two, leading heart valve surgeons come together at an established cardiac care program, the expectations for success are high.
That said, it shouldn’t surprise you that Dr. David Adams and Dr. Paul Stelzer have transformed this hypothetical situation into reality at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Dr. Paul Stelzer, Me (Adam) & Dr. [...]
Patricia just sent me an interesting question about heart valve surgery recovery.
She writes, “Adam – I had mitral valve repair via the Da Vinci robot on December 15th, 2009. For the 1st time in my life, I have a fully functioning heart with NO murmur! I have been recuperating for the last [...]