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Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780615147031
ISBN number: 0615147038
Label: Adam Pick
Manufacturer: Adam Pick
Page Count: 178
Printing Date: November 01, 2006
Publishing house: Adam Pick
Sale Popularity Level: 221739
Studio: Adam Pick
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Each year, over 250,000 heart valve repair and heart valve replacement operations are performed for conditions including stenosis, prolapse, insufficiency, aneurysm, Tetralogy of Fallot and regurgitation. As a result, patients experience several different types of cardiac bypass surgery including aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and the Ross Procedure.
HOWEVER... DID YOU KNOW?In a 2007 survey, the majority of former heart valve surgery patients interviewed stated that their expectations were 'mismanaged - both before and after surgery.'
AND... DID YOU KNOW? In that same study, most heart valve surgery patients noted that recovering from cardiac surgery was 'more difficult than expected.'
The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery was written by Adam Pick, a double heart valve surgery patient, to address these troubling issues and prepare both patients and their caregivers for the challenges and opportunities of valve surgery - from diagnosis through recovery. The book is intended for patients needing heart valve repair or heart valve replacement surgeries (e.g. mitral valve repair, aortic valve replacement, tricuspid valve repair, pulmonary valve replacement).
Ultimately, this unique book was created to help YOU minimize the stress of heart valve surgery and enhance the patient's recovery.
As of today, The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery has been read by thousands of patients and caregivers in over 35 countries around the world. Dr. Marc Darrow, MD, UCLA School Of Medicine, recently noted about this special book, 'If you require mitral valve replacement, aortic valve repair or any heart valve surgery, I strongly encourage patients and their caregivers to read this book!'
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I had the Aortic valve replaced 10 years ago with a bovine valve. I had very little feedback from the surgeon. This book told me all I need to know. It would have been helpful prior to surgery, but after surgery it has cleared up all the mystery. I couldn't get any info about how long this valve should last, but now I know and it's great to realize I have many more years and even look forward to replacing the replacement when the time arrives. I'm currently as strong as I ever was and do anything I please, even back to flying light sports planes and driving (gas guzzling)fast cars. I'm an 80 year old WWII vet who thanks God for the medical system that makes me feel like a kid. God bless the USA.
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This book contains some useful information. However, it is largely anecdotal, is somewhat self-centered or self-aggrandizing, and is not at all systematic. In many cases it tells the authoris' story without conveying a good sense of what is typical over the large population of valve recipients. For example, the author makes it clear that he had an intensely difficult recovery - physically and emotionally - and ultimately recovered well, but his account is frightening without giving a sense of how long a patient typically would be in intense pain, how long it typically takes to feel physically and emotionally normal, how frequently patients experience severe depression, etc. His chapter on choosing a doctor and hospital is very spotty. It mentions a few facilities and surgeons who have come to the author's attention but does not mention or list some of the best-known centers of excellence nor provide a systematic approach to making the decision. His chapter on insurance is similarly spotty. The most useful thing I got from this book was a link to a valve replacement website that appears to have a large number of educated and thoughtful members.
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The information and the sincere passion in this book create a unique and amazing tool for all patients and families who are exeriencing heart valve surgery. I have recommended it to friends as well as patients. Excellent work Adam!
Robert Light MD
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Cheers to Adam Pick for his wonderful book on heart valve surgery! I bought this book for my brother who recently had his aortic valve replaced. Little did I know, the book would be incredibly helpful for me (the caregiver) as well.
Adam's book is like a personal, patient guide through heart valve surgery. Plus, his stories are touching, inspirational and funny.
Like so many caregivers, I didn't know what to expect. In my opinion, that is the most critical, saving grace of this book. Adam details every nook-and-cranny about his experience and the experiences of several other patients in this book.
I would give this book more than "5 Stars" if I could.
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I enjoyed Adam's book. The book is easy to read, well illustrated, and walks the reader through all of the steps of valve surgery, and what to expect during the recovery process. Adam's ability to inject humour regarding some elements of the surgery/recovery was refreshing.
I am impressed by the insights of such a young man. I plan to share the book with my two adult children so that they will be more informed of what I, their mother, will undergo when I soon undergo valve replacement surgery.
Also, I am a frequent visitor to the web site listed in Adam's book and consider this site to be a most informative resource.
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