Heart Valve Surgery - Affiliate
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Preparing For Heart Valve Replacement? Heart Valve Repair?
Avoid Stress. Know What To Expect. Enhance Recovery.
"Adam Pick's book provides unique and valuable insight to heart
valve
surgery patients and their caregivers. I strongly recommend it."
-- Dr. Eric Roselli, M.D., Heart Surgeon, The Cleveland Clinic
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
_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. _
HOWEVER... DID YOU KNOW? In a 2007 survey, most heart valve surgery
patients stated that their expectations were "mismanaged - both before
and after surgery."
AND... DID YOU KNOW? In that same study, 41% of heart valve surgery
patients noted that "my cardiologist and surgeon could have better
prepared me for heart valve surgery recovery... _which 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 patients and their caregivers for the challenges
and opportunities of valve surgery - from diagnosis through recovery.
ULTIMATELY, THIS UNIQUE BOOK WAS CREATED TO HELP YOU MINIMIZE THE
STRESS OF HEART VALVE SURGERY AND ENHANCE THE PATIENT'S RECOVERY.
About The Former Patient & Author... Adam Pick
Welcome To The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery!
My name is Adam Pick and I live in Los Angeles, California with my
wife, Robyn.
In 2005, I was diagnosed with severe stenosis and regurgitation in
my aortic valve. Days later, I learned that BOTH MY AORTIC AND
PULMONARY VALVES would be replaced during an open heart surgery.
Like many patients, I immediately struggled with the stress, anxiety
and fear of heart surgery. I WAS CONFUSED. I knew very little about
heart valve repair or heart valve replacement surgery.
I vividly remember the frustration my family and I experienced as we
frantically searched the Internet for accurate answers to the complex
questions about heart valve disease treatment:
* WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY DEFECTIVE HEART VALVE?
* DO I REALLY NEED HEART VALVE SURGERY?
* WHAT ARE MY SURGICAL OPTIONS?
* WHO ARE THE BEST SURGEONS? THE BEST HOSPITALS?
* HOW MUCH DOES HEART VALVE SURGERY COST?
* HOW LONG IS THE RECOVERY?
* AND THE BIG ONE... AM I GOING TO DIE?
Little did I know, this lack of accurate and publicly available
information would negatively impact my recovery as well. Like many
cardiac patients, I struggled with unnecessary mental and physical
problems following heart valve surgery.
For this reason, I launched a personal mission to help future
patients and caregivers avoid the pitfalls of heart valve surgery.
DURING THIS PROCESS, I INTERVIEWED SEVERAL SURGEONS, CARDIOLOGISTS,
NURSES, CAREGIVERS AND OVER 78 FORMER PATIENTS TO DEVELOP THE
THOUGHTS, THE STRATEGIES AND THE ADVICE PRESENTED IN The Patient's
Guide To Heart Valve Surgery.
That said, I poured my heart into this book. If you are a patient or
a caregiver, I hope you take this opportunity to learn from my
personal experience and my patient research.
Regardless of your choice, I wish you health and happiness!
P.S. I created a 100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE on my book. If you are
not completely satisified, your money is returned with no questions
asked.
Adam Pick - Patient & Author
Featured On:
24 Hours After Surgery
(I'm In The Intensive Care Unit)
8 Weeks After Surgery
(At Cardiac Rehabilitation)
What Are Patients, Caregivers, Cardiologists And
Heart Surgeons Saying About This Unique Book?
As of today, _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_ has been
read by THOUSANDS of patients, caregivers, cardiologists, heart
surgeons and nurses in over 65 COUNTRIES around the world. Below, you
will find select testimonials for this special book. (To read over 210
TESTIMONIALS for this special book, please click .)
"Incredibly accurate... Your book helped relieve my anxiety
both before and after surgery. Thanks Adam!"
-- Jim Bonk (with wife Jeanne), San Diego, California
Heart Valve Surgery Patient
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"VERY IMPRESSIVE... THIS BOOK EDUCATES AND SUPPORTS PATIENTS."
-- Dr. Luca Vricella, M.D., Cardiothoracic Surgeon
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
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"Adam - I don't think there is a surgeon, cardiologist or
nurse that could provide the unique comfort that you
offer fellow patients in your book. Thanks!!!"
-- Adalberto Morgana, Paris, France
Heart Valve Surgery Patient
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"This book will help many patients - from diagnosis through
recovery."
-- Dr. Gosta Pettersson, M.D., Ph.D.
Vice Chairman Of The Cleveland Clinic's Department Of
Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery ____
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"This book is a blessing for patients and their caregivers.
It's filled with so much information. Plus, Adam's personal approach
to telling his story was a major benefit to me and my husband."
-- Maribel Garzon (with husband Sergio), Cancun, Mexico
Heart Valve Surgery Caregiver
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"Adam - Many patients are benefitting from your work."
-- Dr. Vincent Guadiani, Senior Cardiac Surgeon, Pacific Coast
Cardiac & Vascular Surgeons. (Over the past 25 years,
Dr. Gaudiani has performed over 10,000 operations.)
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Understand The Patient's Perspective
_The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_ is filled with unique
information, medical diagrams and pictures developed for both patients
and their caregivers. After reading this book, you will know what to
expect and, more importantly, how to manage those expectations.
As most patients will tell you, heart valve surgery can be similar
to a roller coaster. There are ups and there are downs. _The Patient's
Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_ will help you celebrate the ups and
manage the downs.
A sample of topics covered in this TWENTY-ONE CHAPTER BOOK include:
* Dispelling the fear of heart valve surgery
* Understanding your diagnosis
* Learning the anatomy of your heart and heart valves
* Getting consensus from your cardiologists
* Your surgical options
* How to find the right surgeon for you
* The costs of heart valve surgery
* Dealing with insurance companies
* State and federal medical aid
* Preparing your friends and family for your operation and recovery
* Inside the _pre-operating_ room
* What happens during surgery
* Waking up in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
* That first 24 hours in the ICU
* Your vent and chest tubes
* Understanding general anesthesia
* The second day in the hospital
* Establishing a benchmark for recovery
* Managing your recovery
* The biggest pitfalls of cardiac surgery
* Pills, pills and more pills
* Your strange homecoming
* Tips and tricks for being alone
* About cardiac rehabilitation
* Keeping your recovery on track
Learn From 78 Former Valve Surgery Patients!
To better understand the realities of heart valve surgery, Adam Pick
(the author of _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_),
completed extensive interviews with 78 former cardiac surgery
patients. In this one-of-a-kind survey, now published in _The
Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery (Revised 2009 Edition)_, you
get direct access to many first-hand, patient insights about heart
valve surgery.
A SAMPLE OF SURVEY QUESTIONS INCLUDED IN THE BOOK:
* Who are highly recommended cardiothoracic surgeons?
* Which hospitals provided an excellent, good or terrible patient
experience?
* Did you get a second opinion from your cardiologist?
* How many days were you in the hospital?
* How many weeks did it take you to return to work?
* Did you experience any heart valve surgery complications following
surgery?
* Did you experience cardiac depression?
* Was cadiac rehabilitation part of your recovery?
As a result of these interviews, a new chapter in the revised
edition of _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_ is titled,
"THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE". In this chapter, you hear from many former
patients and caregivers about their strategies, tips and tricks for
enhancing the entire surgical process - from diagnosis through
recovery.
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"Dear Adam - I received your book on Thursday and could not
lay it down. All my fears and questions were right in the book.
I felt like I wasn't alone. Thank you so much for the information!"
-- Patient, Monica Fletcher, Doyline, Louisiana
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Inspirational Success Stories In
_The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_
Finally, to communicate the long-term benefits of heart valve
surgery, _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_ provides several
inspirational heart valve surgery success stories for the reader.
These patient stories illustrate the wonderful possibilities of life
after heart valve surgery. Some of the stories contained in the book
are:
* Climbing Mount Everest After Mechanical Heart Valve Replacement
* A First For Women Marathon Runners Following Heart Valve Surgery
* Heart Valve Patients Form Scar Trek Racing Team
100% Money-Back Guarantee
If you are unhappy with _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery
(Revised Edition), _ for any reason, you are entitled to a 100% money
back guarantee. There's no risk to you!
"As a former heart valve surgery patient, I know this book will help
you
or the patient you care for. That said, I encourage you to read this
book,
in its entirety, knowing you can get a full refund if you are not
satisfied
with my story or my research." -- Adam Pick, Patient & Author
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Available Now in eBook Format!!!
The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery is immediately available
to patients and caregivers in eBook format. That means you can
download the eBook to your computer and be reading it within 60
seconds.
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Express - and Paypal are accepted at this website.
Plus, all purchases are SECURELY PROCESSED and come with a 100%
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE.
To read Adam Pick's unique book, _The Patient's Guide To Heart
Valve Surgery_, simply click the "Buy Now" button below.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
1. Can I purchase _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_ at
local, retail book stores like Borders and Barnes & Noble?
At the present time, _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_
is not available at retail stores including Borders and Barnes
* Manage pre- and post-operative expectations of cardiac surgery;
and
* Enhance the patient's recovery from heart valve surgery.
As Dr. Marc Darrow, M.D., UCLA School of Medicine, noted in his
review of the book, "I strongly encourage heart valve surgery patients
and their caregivers to read _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve
Surgery_."
That said, the book is now being read by surgeons, cardiologists,
nurses, hospital administrators and other medical professionals in an
effort to educate and provide them with direct access to the patient
perspective on heart valve surgery.
To read over 210 testimonials for _The Patient's Guide To Heart
Valve Surgery_, please click .
6. What qualifies Adam Pick to write a book on heart valve surgery?
Adam Pick is a leading market analyst who has been featured in _The
Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek and The Economist_ for his knowledge
of electronics manufacturing.
As a double heart valve surgery patient, Mr. Pick learned the
opportunities, challenges, frustrations and fear of heart valve
surgery. Adam also experienced several pitfalls, both pre- and
post-surgery, that could have been avoided.
"I want patients and their caregivers to learn from my mistakes and
my patient research," notes Mr. Pick, "There is no need for
expectation mismanagement if the patient knows, in advance, what to
expect. The real challenge is making patients and their caregivers
aware - heart surgeons and nurses are very busy and often pressed for
time. Patients need an experienced advocate to support them. There are
so many questions and so many concerns. That is why I wrote this
book."
Furthermore, Mr. Pick conducted unique, patient-centric research
while writing _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_.
Specifically, Adam coordinated a three-month survey of 78 former
patients to further evaluate the opportunities and risks of heart
valve surgery.
"I am a former patient who wants to help," Adam stated in a recent
interview, "I am not a doctor. I am not a nurse. I am not a surgeon.
That said, I provide a patient perspective on heart valve surgery. I
believe that is the fundamental reason why this book is so powerful
and so valuable to my readers."
7. What do cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists and other doctors
think of _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_?
Since publishing _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_,
several medical professionals from many disciplines - heart surgery,
cardiology, anesthesiology, pain management, psychiatry, physical
rehabilitation - have reviewed this special book. The overwhelming
response is very positive.
In fact, Dr. Gosta Pettersson, M.D., Ph.D., and Vice Chairman of The
Cleveland Clinic Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
(the #1 cardiac care center) actively refers this book to patients and
caregivers preparing for heart valve replacement and heart valve
repair operations.
Dr. Eric Roselli, a leading heart surgeon from The Cleveland Clinic
writes, "For most patients, once the indication for cardiac surgery
has been established, it seems that fear of the unknown is as real as
the fear of the operation itself. Adam Pick's very personal account,
as a well-informed patient, provides an important service to
prospective patients and caregivers alike. I strongly recommend this
book."
And, Dr. Donald Ross, the inventor of the Ross Procedure recently
reviewed _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_ and wrote to
Adam Pick, "I will find your book useful in explaining the surgery -
it is most helpful."
8. How do I purchase _The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery_?
The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery is immediately available
to patients and caregivers in eBook format. That means you can
download the eBook to your computer and be reading it within 60
seconds.
All major credit cards - Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American
Express - and Paypal are accepted at this website.
Plus, all purchases are SECURELY PROCESSED and come with a 100%
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE.
To read Adam Pick's unique book, _The Patient's Guide To Heart
Valve Surgery_, simply click the "Buy Now" button below.
eBook Download (PDF)
Ready for immediate download
100% Money-back guarantee
Price: $27.95
For questions or comments, please email
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Patient's stories in this heart valve book, and the language used, is
intended to inform and educate. HOWEVER, it does not imply that you or
anyone else will receive the same outcome. As with any medical
procedure, results will vary among individuals, and there could be
pain or substantial risks involved. These concerns should be discussed
with your health care provider prior to any treatment so that you have
proper informed consent and understand that there are no guarantees to
healing. Adam Pick does not offer medical advice on this website. This
information is offered for educational purposes only. Do not act or
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