Recent content by jrkiwi

Steve I had the same operation as you at Northwestern, my surgery was May 17th. Dr. Malaisrie was the surgeon and Patty Vasallo was the assigned cardio. Next Tuesday will be three weeks for me and I am so happy I chose Northwestern. I agree with you, it is a great facility. Since I live in...

18 States now offer medical Marijuana, I really do not like taking pain killers or anti anxiety drugs. My question is does anyone have any experience using marijuana either pre-op or post-op to deal with anxiety or minor pain associated with healing. I do not want any discussion on if it should...

I checked out the Cleveland Clinic and was disappointed by their lack of organization. I decided on Northwestern in Chicago and found a surgeon that has done over 200 Aortic valves last year. I get mine done May 10th. so I can update you a week or so after. Northwestern seemed to be much better...