During bypass surgery, a surgeon connects healthy blood vessels to bypass a blocked artery. It is often needed for those with ...

Do all heart valve replacements need open-heart surgery? Let's know the new techniques that could change everything ...

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 ...

Every year, more than 12,000 Australians undergo open heart surgery—an hours-long medical procedure during which surgeons go ...

The advancements of minimally invasive cardiac surgery for seniors often give them a better chance for a speedy recovery, as ...

Dr. Ghulam Murtaza, cardiothoracic surgeon, recently opened up his practice in Northern Illinois at the UW Heart Hospital.

Recovery from bypass surgery usually takes 6 to 12 weeks and during that time there are restrictions on driving, lifting ...

Cardiologist sued for allegedly leaving patient's surgery to attend luncheon. Jan. 15, 2014— -- Cristobal "Cris" Arteaga had come to terms with the fact that his stepfather, Silvino Perez, had ...

Lynne Versaci underwent 11-hour open-heart surgery in August. A group of friends have created a fundraiser event to support ...