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 ...

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A Phoenix doctor helped develop live-saving treatment for a dangerous heart condition called mitral annular calcification, or ...

A coronary artery bypass is one of several types of open-heart surgeries, which are major medical procedures. Open-heart surgery is a group of procedures that involve cutting through the breastbone to ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A potato chip, lemon or licorice may not taste quite the same to a patient after undergoing heart bypass surgery, hints a small study. However, contrary to the researchers' ...

Stepping back into competitive sports after heart surgery sounds understandable, but for these athletes, it’s just part of ...

After heart valve surgery, focus on a nutrient-dense, high fiber diet rich in whole grains, fruits, nuts, and heart-healthy proteins and fats. Heart valve replacement surgery involves replacing a ...

Only 10 weeks old, this lil pup is in vital need of life-saving help. Meet Lil Pint. She's a foster puppy with El Paso ...

While most scheduled surgeries do proceed as planned, same-day cancellations for surgeries and other procedures are fairly frequent, ranging from 2.5% to 20%, depending on the procedure, a study found ...

For many, this wait is simply unaffordable. Patients in urgent need of surgery are forced to turn to private hospitals, often selling their homes or taking out loans to cover the costs. The situation ...