Adam’s Updates Blog - Page 19
By Adam Pick
Smoking, Children And Open Heart Valve Surgery
By Adam Pick on March 21, 2008
I think it’s called a coincidence, or maybe serendipity, or even deja vu.
What Do Normal Heart Valves Look Like?
By Adam Pick on March 21, 2008
Ever wonder, “What does a normal heart valve look like?”
60 Minutes – Trasylol Exposed For Deadly Side Effects (Video)
By Adam Pick on March 2, 2008
One of my favorite television shows is 60 Minutes on CBS. I love the stories. I love the reporters. And, I love the way they tackle subjects that really make you think. (I even find Andy Rooney pretty darn funny.)
Your Questions Wanted For The 2008 Heart Valve Surgery Patient Survey!
By Adam Pick on February 13, 2008
Hi everybody,
How To Interview Your Potential Heart Surgeon?
By Adam Pick on January 28, 2008
As you may be learning or have already learned…
Celebrities With Endocarditis… Help!
By Adam Pick on January 20, 2008
Recently, I received an interesting question about bacterial endocarditis. The question was, “Adam: Do you know of any celebrities with endocarditis?
How To Prepare Yourself For Some Frustration… Before, During And After Surgery!
By Adam Pick on January 12, 2008
Many patients and caregivers say that heart valve surgery can be similar to a roller-coaster. There are emotional and physical “ups”. And, there are emotional and physical “downs”.
Laughter Is Best Medicine For Your Heart!
By Adam Pick on December 21, 2007
Happy Holidays Everybody!
My Annual Heart Valve Check-Up, Part I – The Echocardiogram And The Cardiologist, Dr. Ben Rosin
By Adam Pick on December 6, 2007
It’s amazing to think…
Patients and Caregivers! Don’t Forget To Ask Your Genie!
By Adam Pick on November 29, 2007
I am a very lucky man. Throughout my life, I have been fortunate to have great parents, supportive siblings, guru-like mentors, steady work and now, a wonderful wife in Robyn. This may seem strange for you to hear… But, I especially appreciate my double heart valve replacement surgery.
Two Years Later… Still, Very Thankful For My Heart Valve Surgery
By Adam Pick on November 20, 2007
Okay. Okay.
Is Intel… I mean St. Jude Inside You?
By Adam Pick on November 16, 2007
As some of you may know, I am a high technology analyst for a leading firm here in Los Angeles. I am also a former, double heart valve replacement patient with a personal mission to help future patients and caregivers.
When Was The First Heart Surgery?
By Adam Pick on October 29, 2007
Have you ever wondered when the first heart surgery was performed?
What Is A Heart Valve Infection?
By Adam Pick on October 29, 2007
A great question just came in about heart valve disease, specifically a heart valve infection. The email reads, “Adam, what is a heart valve infection? What are heart valve infection symptoms?”
What About Heart Valve Surgery In India?
By Adam Pick on October 28, 2007
As many of you know, I had my heart surgery in Los Angeles, California at USC Medical Center by Dr. Vaughn Starnes. I believe I was fortunate for two reasons.
Heart Valve Pictures Of Regular Valves And Diseased Heart Valves
By Adam Pick on September 30, 2007
I’ll never forget my second opinion from Dr. Chaikin, a cardiologist in Los Angeles.
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