Educational Video: The Advantages of the Ross Procedure Announced by HeartValveSurgery.com
New York, New York (PRWEB) July 30, 2013 -- HeartValveSurgery.com, the largest educational resource and online community of patients with heart valve disease, announced today that an educational video titled, “The Advantages of the Ross Procedure” has been released at this link.
Pioneered by Dr. Donald Ross in the late 1960’s, the Ross Procedure is a unique form of aortic valve replacement surgery in which the patient’s own pulmonary valve is transferred to the aortic valve position. A donor valve, also known as a homograft, is then positioned in the pulmonary position.
"As a former Ross Procedure patient, I am hopeful this video will help our patient community learn about this surgical technique," noted Adam Pick, founder of HeartValveSurgery.com. “It was an honor to interview Dr. Paul Stelzer and Peter Woglom, his patient, for this video.”
Dr. Paul Stelzer, a leading cardiac surgeon at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, has performed over 530 Ross operations. During his 32-year career, Dr. Stelzer has performed over 6,000 open heart procedures which include more than 4,000 valve operations. To see over 20 patient testimonials for Dr. Stelzer, please click here.
"There are a lot of options for patients with aortic valve disease," stated Dr. Stelzer, "The Ross Procedure has a number of specific advantages for patients with more than a 25-year life expectancy."
Also featured in the video is the patient success story of Peter Woglom, who was diagnosed at the age of nine with rheumatic heart disease. Thirty years later, Peter required surgery to treat valvular issues including an enlarged heart.
"I found the argument for the Ross Procedure – especially one done by Dr. Stelzer -- to be the most compelling option I had," stated Peter Woglom, a 39-year old Ross Procedure patient from Brooklyn, New York. "Dr. Stelzer is the most accessible surgeon I have ever met."
To see Dr. Stelzer and Peter Woglom discuss the advantages of the Ross Procedure, please watch this video.
About HeartValveSurgery.com
Founded by Adam Pick, a former patient, in 2006, HeartValveSurgery.com educates and empowers patients with valve disease. This unique website includes a social network, a surgeon finder, a valve clinic directory, an interactive blog, an educational library, and a book. Last year, HeartValveSurgery.com received over one million visits. To learn more, please visit HeartValveSurgery.com.
Contact information:
Contact HeartValveSurgery.com:
Robyn Podell, Director of Communications
(310) 721-0587
robyn(at)heartvalvesurgery(dot)com
Robyn Podell, HeartValveSurgery.com, http://www.HeartValveSurgery.com, (310) 721 0587, [email protected]
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