After Giving Birth to Olivia, Sara Readies for Aortic Valve Replacement and Aorta Repair Surgery
Over the years, I have been very fortunate to know Sara Bloomfield. I first shared Sara's story in 2011 -- after Sara and her husband, Matt, became pregnant while closely monitoring her bicuspid aortic valve, dilated aorta and coarctation of the descending aorta. Then, in 2012, we celebrated the birth of their daughter, Olivia.
Now, after several years of "watchful waiting", Sara is scheduled for aortic valve replacement and aorta repair surgery on March 21.
Sara, Matt & Olivia
Olivia
After researching her condition, surgical options and potential surgeons, Sara selected Doctor Patrick McCarthy, MD of Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago as her cardiac surgeon.
To help Sara connect with other patients -- and stay in touch with her family and friends -- Sara recently started a Heart Valve Journal. Already, Sara has posted several insightful stories about her experiences leading up to the surgery.
Needless to say, my thoughts and prayers are with Sara and everyone around her!
Keep on tickin' Sara!
Adam
Written by Adam Pick
Patient & Website Founder
Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder
Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.
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