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Living with a Repaired or Replaced Heart Valve: Long-Term Care
The recovery process starts after the heart valve is repaired or replaced. The question that people frequently present is “How long does it take to recover from heart valve repair?” The solution lies in the approach taken as well as your own health status and your...
Types of Bypass Surgery: On-Pump vs Off-Pump CABG Explained
Clogged arteries decrease the supply of oxygen to the heart. This causes pain in movement as well as weakness and impaired organ functioning. Bypass surgery involves the use of healthy leg or chest blood vessels to divert blood and reestablish normal flow through...
Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) vs. Artificial Hearts: Key Differences and Uses
Heart failure changes how the body functions. It affects how blood reaches organs. When the heart cannot pump enough blood, support devices may be needed. Two common choices are ventricular assist devices and artificial hearts. These are used in advanced heart failure...
How VATS is Transforming the Treatment of Pleural Effusion
Pleural effusion is experienced when fluid builds up around the lungs. This fluid creates pressure and makes breathing hard. It can be caused by infections, cancer, or heart problems. The fluid needs to be removed. If it keeps coming back or becomes infected, more...