Sent: Wed, April 07, 2010

To: Adams, David

Subject: AVR

Dear Dr. Adams and Staff,

It has been two months since my aortic valve replacement surgery and I am doing extremely well. My recovery was easy and except for a little soreness in the area of the incision I feel great- healthy,strong and energetic. I will be returning to my job as a school counselor full time next week.

My family and I were very impressed with the professionalism and expertise of everyone involved with my surgery. When I had to be taken back to the operating room after my initial surgery because of a platelet issue, my mother (a retired nurse) was especially impressed with the coordination of the team in quickly diagnosing and solving the problem.

When I fond out that I had severe aortic stenosis at 52 and that I would need valve replacement surgery, I told my cardiologist that I wanted the best surgeon in the best hospital to operate and he directed me to Dr. Adams and Mount Sinai. I know I was given the best care in the world! No one can believe that I underwent two surgeries on a Tuesday and was home walking around and up and down the stairs on Saturday with no difficulty and that I will be back at work within 10 weeks.

Thank you all for fixing my broken heart.

Margaret