With growth in percutaneous fixes for the valve, surgeons at STS 2025 called for innovation, team-based care, and more data.
Beyond surgical excellence, St. Elizabeth prioritizes a highly specialized and patient-focused approach to cardiac care.
The proportion of CABG surgery that is performed off-pump has increased in recent years, yet there are no definitive data comparing the outcomes of this procedure with those of conventional on ...
If left untreated, mitral valve prolapse can also lead to symptoms of shortness of breath and even congestive heart failure and premature death. After surgery, you will recover in an intensive care ...
Background Mitral valve repair (MVr) is the gold standard treatment for degenerative mitral regurgitation, yet there is ...
The benefit of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from fish and fish oils on cardiovascular health was first highlighted by epidemiological studies conducted in the 1970s. Over the past 40 years ...
With approval of the ethics committee, data were prospectively collected for patients who received warfarin following heart valve replacement surgery ... and for mitral valve replacement and ...
Patients at high risk for conduction disturbances requiring permanent pacemaker implantation after cardiac surgery include those with preexisting LBBB, and those undergoing aortic valve replacement.
Capstan is combining surgical robots with catheter-based technology to provide a less invasive option for open heart surgery ... aortic valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting ...