Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders, affecting millions worldwide. It occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat irregularly and out of sync with ...
TUPELO — Minimally invasive heart procedures like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and MitraClip placement to treat mitral regurgitation can improve quality of life, and even be ...
The companies have teamed to develop an alternative to TAVR that combines the benefits of a less-invasive procedure with the ...
Every year, more than 12,000 Australians undergo open heart surgery—an hours-long medical procedure during which surgeons go ...
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 ...
A groundbreaking heart procedure at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital has made Maryland history. Joan Mertz, 83, became the first patient in the state to undergo an artificial heart valve replacement ...