Pages tagged: open heart surgery

You may have seen the photograph or painting of the crowded OR in which Dr. Cooley performed one of many...

Robotic surgery is not a good option for aortic valve replacement, however, there are several very good, less invasive approaches...

Yes, the operation is possible but would be technically difficult due to adhesions. If may be necessary, however, if the...

The duration of such symptoms after major surgery is unpredictable. That you are participating in cardiac rehab is helpful.

The surgeon infuses a chemical agent (cardioplegia) which stops the heart’s function. The solution contains potassium ion which has a...

Two major advances in medicine made heart surgery possible: The heart-lung machine, which takes over the work of the heart. Body cooling techniques, which allow more time for surgery without causing brain damage.

The word “atresia” means “no opening.” With pulmonary atresia, the valve that lets blood flow from the lower-right chamber (the...

Tetralogy of Fallot is made up of 4 heart defects: A hole in the wall between the lower chambers (the...