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Before, During & After Heart Valve Surgery
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Here are select patient reviews for The Patient's Guide to Heart Valve Surgery.
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"Incredibly accurate... This book helped relieve my anxiety both before and after surgery!"
-- Jim Bonk (with wife Jeanne), patient
"The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery was instrumental in helping me cope with the realities of surgery. Thank you Adam!"
-- Anita Devine, patient
"Dear Adam: I am very impressed by what you have created. I would love to have your ideas incorporated into the conversation we seek to stimulate on my television show."
-- Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of 'The Dr. Oz Show'
How Will This 200-Page Book Help You?
The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery is filled with unique information and advice from 135 patients, heart surgeons, cardiologists and nurses. After reading this book, you will know what to expect and how to manage those expectations.
Topics covered in this book:
- - Dispelling the fear of heart valve surgery
- - Understanding your diagnosis
- - The anatomy of your 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
- - Preparing your friends and family
- - Inside the pre-operating room
- - What happens during surgery
- - Waking up in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- - Your vent and chest tubes
- - Patient life in the hospital
- - Managing your recovery
- - The biggest pitfalls of cardiac surgery
- - Pills, pills and more pills
- - How to approach your homecoming
- - All about cardiac rehab
- - Tips and tricks for being alone
