Resources
Me! I’m just a guy who went through a few heart valve surgeries, but please feel free to email me at anthonydilemme@gmail.com and ask any questions!
The American Heart Asoociation has a new Support Network on their website. Register here and join a conversation about valve disease, surgery, and recovery: http://supportnetwork.heart.org/registration
A very valuable website for me is this one, which has allowed me to connect with others who have already gone through the process. These people are incredible supportive, compassionate, and knowledgable! http://www.valvereplacement.org/ValveReplacement.org/default.html
2007 Revision of AHA Guidelines for Prevention of Infective Endocarditis http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/116/15/1736.full.pdf
Another great online support group Facebook group called Heart Valve Surgery Support Group. The following link may work. Otherwise simply search for the group name. https://www.facebook.com/groups/15618633322/
Adam Pick’s blog, website, and his book. http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/ http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/
The Athlete’s Heart Blog by Heart Surgeon Dr. Lawrence Creswell http://athletesheart.blogspot.com/ Particularly This Post.
Ascending Aortic Dilatation Associated With Bicuspid Aortic Valve (Article in Circulation) http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/119/6/880.full
Valley Hospital: Calculate Your Relative Aortic Size http://valleyheartandvascular.com/Thoracic-Aneurysm-Program/Calculate-Your-Relative-Aortic-Size.aspx
On-X Mechanical Valve Clinical Studies http://www.onxlti.com/low-anticoagulation-study/clinical-results/
Ironheart Foundation (Post Heart Surgery Racing): http://ironheartfoundation.org/ironheartracing/
Digifit Heart Monitor System http://www.digifit.com/
Summer Camp for kids with Congenital and acquired Heart Disease http://www.campdelcorazon.org/
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