Surgical Ventricular Restoration is a surgical procedure that is used to treat congestive heart failure and other types of heart disease. The procedure helps to restore the heart to a normal size and shape. This can allow it to work…
A Left Ventricular Assist Device procedure or LVAD is a procedure where a pump is inserted into the heart to help the heart pump properly. It is like a mechanical heart that functions like a real one. It doesn’t replace…
The surgery for a diseased heart to be removed and replaced with a healthy one is called a heart transplant. It is performed by a heart surgeon and is considered a major surgery. Most heart transplants are done on patients…
A heart transplant is a procedure where a diseased or malfunctioning heart is replaced with a heart that works properly. The heart is taken from a donor at the time of death, and in many cases, there is a long…
The mitral valve is the heart valve which is present on the left side of the heart separating and regulating the blood flow between the left atrium and ventricle. Blood which gets oxygenated in the lungs enters the left atrium…
The mitral valve is the heart valve which is present on the left side of the heart separating and regulating the blood flow between the left atrium and ventricle. Blood which gets oxygenated in the lungs enters the left atrium…
Have you ever felt pressure in your chest? What about an odd squeezing sensation? If so, you might have angina. For many people, angina is a sign that something is wrong and that you might be at risk of a…
What is a Cardiac Surgeon? A cardiac surgeon is a medical professional who is experienced and skilled in treating heart problems, disorders, diseases, and conditions. They can diagnose certain heart problems and treat them with surgery. They work closely with…