A breakthrough heart procedure comes with risky tradeoffs

A simpler alternative to open heart surgery is gaining popularity, but some find ​their new valves don’t last as long as they ...
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Still discusses innovative robotic coronary artery bypass on UAB MedCasts

Sasha Still, M.D., an assistant professor of the UAB Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, was recently featured on UAB's MedCast Podcast. During the episode, Still discusses the unique procedure of ...
Yahoo

Surgeons Just Performed the First Open Heart Surgery Without Ever Opening the Chest. Here's How.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." FOR THE FIRST time, doctors have successfully completed a coronary artery bypass without cutting the ...
Health.com

Open Heart Surgery: A Step-by-Step To Prepare You

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 ...
Everyday Health

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Surgery and Procedure Options: What to Know About Septal Myectomy, Septal Ablation, and Heart Transplant

When medications aren’t doing enough to manage your hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), surgical procedures can offer real relief. HCM is a genetic heart condition in which parts of the heart muscle ...