Open heart surgery for aortic or mitral valve repair or replacement has traditionally required opening the patient’s chest through their sternum (breast bone). In many cases today, a minimally ...

Aortic-valve disease severe enough to require definitive surgical treatment at the time of mitral-valve replacement was present in 1 patient with mitral regurgitation in whom both the mitral and ...

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons kicks off a fire response fund with a $100,000 donation. One surgeon called the upcoming ...

Dr. Ron Aviles explains available procedures and recovery time for those with heart and vascular conditions. Sponsored by Overlake Medical Center and Clinics.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

When to visit a Cardiac Surgeon? Understanding when to consult a cardiac surgeon is crucial for managing heart ailments effectively. Persistent chest pain, severe shortness of breath, unexplained ...

Cedars-Sinai shared the story of a Hollywood writer who kept his appointment for mitral valve surgery right after escaping ...

For patients suffering from severe heart disease, the thought of getting an open bypass surgery may be terrifying—and it’s ...

KDIGO guideline is the first specifically addressing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) and focuses on some unique aspects of management.

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) traded lower in the premarket on Thursday after Wolfe Research downgraded the heart device maker, citing concerns over its prospects in the market for Transcatheter ...

This type of surgery is relatively new, especially for aortic valve replacement, while as for mitral prosthesis, these are extremely rare cases. This procedure is usually performed on the aortic valve ...