A type of heart surgery that speeds up patients' recovery time is being used at a Wolverhampton hospital for the first time.

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 ...

As American Heart Month comes to a close, doctors at UPMC are reminding people about the importance of heart health.

Irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmia, can significantly affect a person’s quality of life and overall health. When medication and lifestyle changes are ineffective, doctors may recommend surgery to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Performing left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery may be beneficial even in the absence of preexisting atrial fibrillation (AF), a meta-analysis suggests. Though ...

For any parent, the joy of a new arrival can be suddenly eclipsed by the news that their baby has a heart defect. When a specialist mentions the word "surgery," the world seems to stop. It is a moment ...