If stents work well, why do some people still need heart surgery? The answer lies in the severity and location of the ...

Researchers from SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital and South Oklahoma Heart Research, both based in Oklahoma City, analyzed data of 2,476 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass graft surgery ...

The coronary artery calcium (CAC) score test measures the calcium buildup in heart arteries through a CT scan, indicating ...

Heart disease, affecting 1 in 5 Americans, includes complex coronary disease, which arises from difficult-to-treat conditions. Minimally invasive procedures at Ascension St. John offer hope and faster ...

2025.01.006 Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery heart surgery coronary artery bypass grafting aortic valve ...

A new study has revealed that one in five older adults got infections after heart surgery.According to Science Daily, studies ...

One in 5 older adults develop infections up to six months after heart surgery, and women are more likely to experience infections. Black people experience higher rates of infections compared to white ...

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has expanded its Z Benefits Package for open-heart surgeries and ...

Type 1 diabetics have a lower risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event such as a stroke or heart attack than type 2 ...

THE Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) has significantly expanded its Z Benefits Package for open-heart surgeries and introduced a new package for h ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of ... life that they either have no option or their only option is bypass surgery." Complex coronary disease encompasses a wide range of conditions, from ...