Not long ago, certain coronary artery blockages were considered untreatable with angioplasty. Patients with left main disease, long-standing total occlusions, heavily calcified arteries, or complex ...

A panniculectomy removes extra skin from the lower abdomen. It is often recommended after significant weight loss to prevent ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women and is a major cause of disability. The chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by prevention ...

Dr. David Faxon answers the question: 'Blood Thinners Used After Angioplasty?' — -- Question: What kinds of blood thinners do I have to take after an angioplasty (with our without a stent ...

When Dr. Robert Tahara performs a limb-saving procedure at Meadville Medical Center (MMC), he often does it without general anesthesia, without an overnight stay, and now, he can do it without leaving ...

Can heart stents decline over time or need replacement? A cardiologist explains how stents work, why problems can develop, ...

Paul Hargadon doesn't put much stock in being the first person in the United States to get a new kind of carotid artery stent. His vascular surgeon Dr. Bradley Boone at Cardiothoracic and Vascular ...

Get clear answers on coronary angioplasty and bypass surgery to make informed decisions for better heart health.

Dr. Lee answers the question:'Why Bypass And Not Angioplasty/Stents?' — -- Question: Why Do Some Patients Require Bypass Surgery Instead Of An Angioplasty And Stents? Answer: Both bypass surgery ...

Patients at Baylor Medicine, the primary multidisciplinary clinical practice of Baylor College of Medicine, and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center who have experienced complex aortic aneurysms can now ...

Expanded stent physically opens a blocked blood vessel, but interactions between the metal surface and vascular cells can either promote healing or lead to adverse effects. The research team led by Dr ...

Patients who had surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) were able to avoid anastomotic or rectal stump leaks by using a Heald anal stent. A Heald anal stent helped patients avoid anastomotic and rectal ...