Sep 24, 2009
The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery
The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery
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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
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." 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:
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. Regardless of your choice, I wish you health and happiness! 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. 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:
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:
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. 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:
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 & Noble. 2. Is it difficult or easy to download the eBook format of The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Sugery? It is incredibly easy to downloadThe Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. Once your payment is securely processed, you will automatically be taken to a special webpage where you can immediately download the eBook. It usually takes no longer than 60 seconds to download the eBook your computer. 3. Does the 100% money-back guarantee apply to eBooks? Yes. The money-back guarantee applies to eBooks. 4. Is it safe to make online payments using a credit card? This website uses the latest, most sophisticated encryption technology to ensure that all transactions are completely secure. Specifically, this site uses a Secure Sockets Layer Certificate provided by a leading provider of website security. That said, it is very safe to use your credit card for online purchases of The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. You should also know that this website is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Being a member of the BBB means that this product and website meets the BBB’s accreditation standards which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any and all consumer complaints. 5. Who should read The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery? The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery was written to support patients and caregivers. Adam Pick, the author, specifically wrote the book to help patients and caregivers: Minimize the stress and fear of heart valve procedures; 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. 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? |
