Heart Valve Replacement Blog - Page 3
By Adam Pick
“Are Flu Shots and Swine Flu Vaccines Safe After Heart Valve Surgery?” Asks Jackie
By Adam Pick on October 27, 2009
Considering the recent Swine Flu outbreak, I’ve received several emails about flu shots and heart valve surgery.
At 85, After Tissue Valve Replacement And Pacemaker Implant, Connie Keeps On Walking!
By Adam Pick on October 23, 2009
I just received a great patient story from Connie Batich. Considering that Connie’s note touches on so many elements of heart valve surgery – diagnosis, symptoms, second opinions, angiograms, vent tubes, a-fib, recovery – I thought you might appreciate reading about her experience. Here is what Connie wrote to me:
Video: Can Stem Cells Transform Into Heart Valves?
By Adam Pick on October 8, 2009
Considering my fascination with medical technology, I recently came across an interesting video about the use of stem cells to create heart valve replacements for the treatment of valvular disorders including aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. That said, I thought you might find this video very interesting:
Ironic: Vegetarian Kept Alive By Pig Valve Replacement?
By Adam Pick on September 30, 2009
I guess this patient success story would classify as ironic.
The Top 25 Heart Valve Manufacturing Brands
By Adam Pick on September 8, 2009
In case you missed it, Research and Markets just published their “Top 25 Manufacturers of Heart Valve Repair And Heart Valve Replacement Devices” for 2009 (shown below).
Medtronic’s Melody Heart Valve Replacement Technology Gets FDA Support
By Adam Pick on July 25, 2009
As we have discussed, the competitive market for minimally invasive heart valve replacements and heart valve repair continues to heat up.
“What Are The Side Effects of Coumadin?” Asks Elissa
By Adam Pick on July 23, 2009
Elissa was recently diagnosed with severe mitral regurgitation due to mitral valve prolapse.
Seal Heart Valve Replacements… Really?
By Adam Pick on June 23, 2009
I’ll never forget when I learned my options for a heart valve replacement.
Leading Heart Valve Manufacturer, Edwards Lifesciences, Reaches 52-Week High
By Adam Pick on June 22, 2009
When it comes to making investments, I’m no Warren Buffet.
“What Is Life Like On Coumadin?” Asks Mary Anne
By Adam Pick on March 27, 2009
Use of Coumadin for patients that select a mechanical valve replacement is typically required to prevent blood clots. As a result, many pre-surgical patients considering a mechanical valve (versus a tissue valve) often wonder, “What is life like on Coumadin?”
Pig Valve Replacement Humor… Thanks Kerrigan!
By Adam Pick on March 27, 2009
I’m not a fan of overused cliches. However, if there is one cliche I never get tired of it is, “Laughter is the best form of medicine.”
On-X Valve Replacement Manufacturer To Double Operations
By Adam Pick on March 27, 2009
I recently learned that the manufacturer of On-X heart valve devices is going to double the size of its operations in Austin, Texas. The parent company, On-X Life Technologies (ON-X LTI), signed a building lease for over 40,000 square feet due to the result of increased demand for its On-X mechanical valves for mitral valve and aortic valve replacement.
“INR Home Testing Machine For Margaret?” Asks Margaret
By Adam Pick on January 7, 2009
Patients selecting mechanical heart valve replacements are typically required to monitor their INR levels (international normalized ratio) to prevent risks of blood clotting, hemorrhage or stroke.
True or False: Mitral Valve Replacements Have Only Two Leaflets
By Adam Pick on December 22, 2008
Are you ready for some interesting trivia about heart valve replacement devices?
Big, Big, Big Boomer Growth Expected For Heart Valve Replacement Industry
By Adam Pick on December 22, 2008
You don’t have to be Warren Buffet to know that investments in heart valve companies may pay off big time in the future.
“Will My Husband’s Heart Valve Click?” Asks Jodi
By Adam Pick on November 29, 2008
Selecting a mechanical or bioprosthetic heart valve replacement prior to surgery is not easy. There are pros and cons to both types of valve replacement devices. On that note, Jodi just emailed me about one side effect of aortic mechanical valve replacements… The clicking noise.
From Porcine Valves To The Carmat Artificial Heart
By Adam Pick on November 8, 2008
Talk about an incredible doctor and cutting-edge technology!
Mechanical Heart Valve Replacement Still Clicking… 27 Years Later
By Adam Pick on November 3, 2008
I just received this interesting email from Margaret. She had mechanical valve replacement surgery almost 27 years ago. I thought you would appreciate her thoughts about surgery and the clicking noise of mechanical heart valves.
Mechanical Heart Valve Sizers… On eBay?
By Adam Pick on November 2, 2008
Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of shopping on eBay.
Mitral Mechanical Valve Options For Becky
By Adam Pick on October 5, 2008
A few weeks ago, I posted a blog about Angie’s aortic mechanical valve replacement options.
