Upper St. Clair students learn from a member of Allegheny General Hospital’s surgery team while surgeons perform open heart surgery, viewable up close on the screen. Dr. George Magovern, who pushed ...

Robotic heart surgery is a minimally invasive approach to cardiac surgery that allows surgeons to perform complex procedures through small incisions, using a robotic system. This technology enhances ...

While not every heart surgery can be performed without transfusion, The Christ Hospital cardiac surgery program has refined ...

A multidisciplinary approach and symptom management are both vital components of home care to provide continuity of care after cardiac surgery because they decrease symptoms and readmissions to the ...

Healthline contributor and former editor David Mills shares how an annual checkup with his cardiologist resulted in a surprising diagnosis that required open-heart surgery. Share on Pinterest “I ...

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 ...

Bypass surgery is a type of open-heart surgery. Surgeons may use several different types of bypass surgeries to repair or replace the heart. Open-heart surgery is an operation where surgeons repair or ...

The world of medicine has seen a fascinating leap forward with the advent of robotic surgeons, now performing heart surgeries at an impressive 99% success rate. This revolutionary development ...

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 ...

Her brother’s heart surgery at 4 years old sparked an early interest in cardiology for Linda Park, PhD, NP. But it was the disappointment years later as a cardiac nurse practitioner watching patients ...