A heart valve that is severely damaged may need replacing. A surgeon may replace the damaged valve via an incision in the groin. The heart contains four valves, which allow blood to move in and out of ...

Doctors perform a number of different outpatient heart procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, pacemaker implantation, and others. If you have a heart condition, your doctor might recommend an ...

Dr. Cindy Grines answers the question: 'Rest After Cardiac Catheterization?' — -- Question: How long should I rest after a cardiac catheterization? Answer: Well, the recovery period after cardiac ...

There are hundreds of people who will be around to celebrate 2024 thanks to a little-known device called the WATCHMAN. “I think we’re actually at 250 for the program and at least 20 more procedures ...

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is one of the first hospitals to use a new FDA-approved treatment for failing tricuspid valves. The new procedure is less invasive than traditional surgery and allows ...