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3308 days ago

This New York Times article summarizes a new medical study that found higher morbidity when senior cardiologists treated acute patients. I still completely ...Read more

This New York Times article summarizes a new medical study that found higher morbidity when senior cardiologists treated acute patients. I still completely trust my senior doctors, but wanted to share this interesting article. http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/opinion/sunday/are-good-doctors-bad-for-your-health.html

http://www.mobile.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/opinion/sunday/are-good-doctors-bad-for-your-health.html

Kimberly Biddick Interesting read. Thanks for sharing

Enrique K Good Read.

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3375 days ago

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After the good fortune of a doctor discovering my aneurysm a week before my planned ride of the Death Valley Century, and later asking the surgeon "eh, you're ...Read more

After the good fortune of a doctor discovering my aneurysm a week before my planned ride of the Death Valley Century, and later asking the surgeon "eh, you're going to do what?!" I'm grateful to be a year post op, spending time with my family and getting exercise in some rewarding settings.

Mary K Hi Daniel . I am coming up on two months out after an AVR, Every time my mind starts going to things ... Read more

Mary K Hi Daniel . I am coming up on two months out after an AVR, Every time my mind starts going to things that aren't quite perfect with my recovery, or have not yet healed, I tell myself; "you're alive". Puts it all into perspective. Yes, I too am grateful. Thanks for checking 8 with your wonderful report.

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3432 days ago

The mobile HVJ apparently won't let me post pictures.

Tammy Pilcher Daniel, I love your photos! They would look really good to enlarge for framing and hang gallery styl ... Read more

Tammy Pilcher Daniel, I love your photos! They would look really good to enlarge for framing and hang gallery style in a grouping. Thanks for sharing!

Daniel Spurgeon Thanks, I'll eventually post some more but don't want to monopolize the message board.

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3614 days ago

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http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/01/20/business/international/carmat-artificial-heart.html I know that UCLA has been implanting a few artificial hearts the ...Read more

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/01/20/business/international/carmat-artificial-heart.html I know that UCLA has been implanting a few artificial hearts the last few years, and here is a story about a French patient.

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3640 days ago

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Merry Christmas to everyone! Even if you don't celebrate Christmas I wish you a peaceful week to renew your spirits.

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3644 days ago

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How would you answer this question? When I was laying in the MRI tube yesterday (my 15th MRI) I thought "this is one of the really nice models with the courtesy ...Read more

How would you answer this question? When I was laying in the MRI tube yesterday (my 15th MRI) I thought "this is one of the really nice models with the courtesy fan inside." Then I realized how many different imaging devices and ORs I've been in, and realized I'm a professional patient.

Tammy Pilcher Funny but true, Daniel!

D. Carol Moore It looks like a patent is in order, Daniel. It's good that we can laugh and make jokes about the mo ... Read more

D. Carol Moore It looks like a patent is in order, Daniel. It's good that we can laugh and make jokes about the most seriousness of things. Thanks!

Vicki King When after having cancer 4 times then they tell you that you need heart surgery and you just think "o ... Read more

Vicki King When after having cancer 4 times then they tell you that you need heart surgery and you just think "oh well!"

D. Carol Moore I know what you mean Vicki. When my cardiologist told me (in 2009) that I needed a pacemaker I said, ... Read more

D. Carol Moore I know what you mean Vicki. When my cardiologist told me (in 2009) that I needed a pacemaker I said, "ok, during surgery check to see if I need any other medical devices and if so, go ahead and do whatever needs to be done."

I read your post and YOU'RE A BLESSING!

Vicki King Thank you D. Carol Moore. I thought the same thing when they were taking my thyroid out. They had tak ... Read more

Vicki King Thank you D. Carol Moore. I thought the same thing when they were taking my thyroid out. They had taken my spleen 26 years ago when I had cancer the first time so you might as well go ahead and take out any other parts I don't really need!

D. Carol Moore You're welcome. I can attest to the fact of having parts that you don't really need... I can name a ... Read more

D. Carol Moore You're welcome. I can attest to the fact of having parts that you don't really need... I can name a few too. We are troopers!

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3685 days ago

I can't send sunny weather to those of you who are expecting freezing weather this week, but I can send pictures of sunny skies instead. I pedaled up a locally-famous ...Read more

I can't send sunny weather to those of you who are expecting freezing weather this week, but I can send pictures of sunny skies instead. I pedaled up a locally-famous dirt road from Woodland Hills to San Vicente Mountain Park.

Terrie Syvertsen Brat! I am a couple of weeks away from being able to get on my "outdoor" street bike due to the stern ... Read more

Terrie Syvertsen Brat! I am a couple of weeks away from being able to get on my "outdoor" street bike due to the sternum healing. After that I will look forward to avoiding the fall leaves getting sucked in my mouth while riding next to my neighbor who keeps me laughing and talking most of the ride! I enjoy your photos and the images they build of the ride you have taken or the hills you have climbed! Great work taking the mind along for the ride. Shows us what we have to look forward to after our healing time! Keep them coming. I am working still on a sketch of one of your other bike photos. Good work! Take care!

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3707 days ago

I know a lot of us patients are slowly regaining our cardio after surgery and wanted to share my encouraging news. After using the recumbent bike at the gym ...Read more

I know a lot of us patients are slowly regaining our cardio after surgery and wanted to share my encouraging news. After using the recumbent bike at the gym for three weeks I graduated to the real bike this morning. My chest protector drew some looks but I don't mind. I'll post some pictures.

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3718 days ago

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I'm now at my 6 week post-op phase, and gently resuming weightlifting. It was amusing to see some of the facial expressions at the gym when I picked up a 5 ...Read more

I'm now at my 6 week post-op phase, and gently resuming weightlifting. It was amusing to see some of the facial expressions at the gym when I picked up a 5 pound dumbbell in each hand and did some shoulder presses. (I'm 6 feet tall and almost 200 pounds) In two weeks I can resume bicycling, which will be a great morale booster as the weather cools and I leave the gym's balky recumbent bike behind.

Elaine Foster Good for you!

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3748 days ago

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After nine months of research and imaging I am now the proud owner of a Dacron aorta. I'm transitioning back to work as a construction and employment attorney ...Read more

After nine months of research and imaging I am now the proud owner of a Dacron aorta. I'm transitioning back to work as a construction and employment attorney and am quite willing to encourage anyone else facing the stress of an aneurysm diagnosis.

Mary Myers Congrats Daniel, sounds like you are doing fantastic. Take care of your new healthy heart. Enjoy each ... Read more

Mary Myers Congrats Daniel, sounds like you are doing fantastic. Take care of your new healthy heart. Enjoy each day. Mia

Eleanor R

Eleanor R I agree with you Daniel, once you know what is the cause of an issue, it is best to figure out how to ... Read more

Eleanor R I agree with you Daniel, once you know what is the cause of an issue, it is best to figure out how to resolve it. Seems like your physicians caught it and fixed it and you are on the road to recovery. Best wishes to you. Eleanor