What? I Need to Have Heart Surgery?

What? I Need to Have Heart Surgery?

by | Oct 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

I knew from a very young age that I had a heart murmur. I felt special when my pediatrician spent a long time listening to my heart and marveling at my extra heartbeat. When I was older, my doctor would bring in other doctors to listen to the “textbook” case of mitral...
Choosing a Surgeon – 4 Steps to Follow

Choosing a Surgeon – 4 Steps to Follow

by | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

It’s important to spend time to find the right surgeon for your heart surgery.  After all, this is a major surgery and you don’t want just anyone!  Here are 4 steps to follow when choosing a heart surgeon:   Get cardiologist recommendations – since it’s probably...
Pain and Heart Surgery – What Can You Expect?

Pain and Heart Surgery – What Can You Expect?

by | Jul 3, 2024 | Uncategorized

When I talk to people about my experience with heart surgery, one of the first things they ask is “How painful was it?” And, I guess it was also one of the first questions I had before going through surgery. Now, of course, like many things, the answer is “it...