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Dr. Castro Becomes First Surgeon to Receive 200 Patient Testimonials In Our Community!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate & Author
Published: October 30, 2022
Aortic Valve Reconstruction: Patient Advantages for Keeping Your Own Tissue
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: October 27, 2022
Dr. Farivar & Mike Gabler, TAVR Expert from Survivor, Show Support for Our Community!!!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page last updated: December 15, 2022
Darian Overcomes Aortic Stenosis & Healthcare Inequity Thanks to Medtronic TAVR
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate & Author
Medical Expert: Mustafa Ahmed, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, UAB Medicine
Published: October 18, 2022
Patient Q&A: Leila’s Recovery From Heart Valve Surgery
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: October 12, 2022
Dr. Vaughn Starnes, My Surgeon, Gets 100 Patient Testimonials!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: October 10, 2022
Let’s Go Mike Gabler, Heart Valve Specialist, on Survivor!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page last updated: December 15, 2022
Yes, I Did Get the Bivalent Omicron COVID-19 Booster
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: October 8, 2022
Artivion Stops PROACT Xa Clinical Trial Evaluating On-X Mechanical Valve With Apixaban
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page last updated: November 29, 2022
Ginny, Lisa & Randy Celebrate Their Fixed Hearts, Dr. Gillinov & Our Community!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: October 3, 2022
“Can I Get Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery? Or, Do I Need A MitraClip?” asks Bodybuilder Rich
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Medical Expert: Joanna Chikwe, MD, Chair of Cardiac Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Published: September 22, 2022
“What About Unicuspid Aortic Valves?” asks Leslie
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: September 20, 2022
In Philippines, Lilian Gets “Second Chance At Life” After Double Mechanical Valve Replacement
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: September 12, 2022
Cardiologist Q&A: What Should You Know About Heart Valve Clinical Trials in 2022?
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: September 7, 2022
Off Topic: Cool Down With a Genuine Disney Pineapple Dole Whip at Home!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: September 7, 2022
Baptist Health Louisville Joins Our Community!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: September 6, 2022
Patient Inspiration: Meet a Dog Who Learned to Walk Like a Human
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: August 29, 2022
Patient Email: “Are Ross Procedure Patients at Higher Risk for Endocarditis?” asks Sara
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: August 26, 2022
Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement vs. Bentall Procedure: What Should Patients Know?
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: August 23, 2022
Yes, You Can Get Life Insurance After Heart Surgery! Call Gordon Conwell!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Page Last Updated: July 12, 2025
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