Imagine your heart not functioning properly and you not knowing for years! That’s the reality of people with aortic valve ...

Chicago, IL – June 13, 2025 – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has launched a new mobile app that offers surgeons and multidisciplinary medical providers real-time access to its suite of adult ...

Open heart surgery requires cutting open your chest to access and repair your heart. This is an extensive surgery that may last as long as 3-5 hours. Recovery from open heart surgery may take 4-6 ...

Although open-heart surgery can be life saving, it may lead to long-term side effects such as chronic pain, memory difficulties, and emotional or psychological challenges. Open-heart surgery is one of ...

Many minimally invasive procedures are available to treat problems with your heart. These procedures can fix issues like malfunctioning valves and blockages in your heart’s arteries. Traditional heart ...

We use our iPhones to play music and surf the Web, but did you know it can predict your risk of complications after heart surgery? Thanks to an app developed by Cape Girardeau cardiothoracic surgeon ...

Recovering from surgery for a widow maker—a severe heart attack caused by blockage of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery—requires careful attention to ...

Discover the innovative off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery at HCA Florida Osceola Hospital. Learn how it improves ...