heart surgery
The latest news on heart surgery
Time is of the essence to avoid brain damage and save lives, experts say
5-year rates of death, heart attack higher for patients who underwent stenting, research shows
Patients undergoing angioplasty, stent placement more likely to be overweight, smoke, have high blood pressure
Infection rates, survival didn't change, but more risk for low blood sugar seen in study
About 1 in 80 surgery patients, 1 in 300 angioplasty patients have stroke complication, new review shows
Researchers grow small vessels using stem cells from fat gathered through liposuction
More selective use of devices that keep arteries open could save U.S. $200 million a year
Americans’ hearts are at risk; here’s what you can do to keep your ticker humming.
North Carolina patients were transferred more quickly to hospitals that perform lifesaving procedure
These systems coordinate emergency medical services and hospitals to speed patient care
