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From heart valve disease diagnosis to recovery, our community is here for you!
Since 2006, HeartValveSurgery.com has educated over 10 million people about heart valve disease with empowering information from medical experts that specialize in heart valve surgery.
Since 2006, HeartValveSurgery.com has helped over 10 million people manage and treat heart valve disease.
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Patients & Heart Valve Experts Say
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"This website is an amazing educational resource for anyone needing or researching heart valve surgery. The patient community is so supportive and inspiring. I learned a lot and met great people." - Laura Harrington, patient
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"My patients never know who to trust on the Internet. I always direct them to HeartValveSurgery.com which only posts credible information." - Dr. Patrick McCarthy, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Northwestern Medicine
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"I was lost until I found HeartValveSurgery.com. At the website, I was able to learn about my valve disease, find my surgeon and get helpful tips from doctors and patients who already had surgery." - Ana Brusso, patient
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"HeartValveSurgery.com is the best resource I’ve seen for patients who want to find expert care for their heart valve disease and a supportive community." - Dr. Joanna Chikwe, Chair of Cardiac Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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Welcome to the #1 doctor-recommended website for patients founded by Adam Pick, a heart valve patient.
Get educated, avoid stress and learn what to expect with special resources and tools designed for patients and caregivers.
Join Us! (Yes! It's free!)Meet Patients In Our Community!
Patrick Larkin from
Morristown, New Jersey, United States says
It's great to be home! As Mimi posted on Sunday, I got out out of the
Allen Carkner from
LOS ANGELES says
Hey everyone! I like to periodically check around for articles on the
Maggie Ma from
Novi says
Update post surgery 8.5months: I had echo and follow up with my
Dorothea Jenkins from
CLARKSVILLE says
today, I went down stairs to put a load of clothes in washer which I