Once the end of the catheter is inside the heart, a small surgical tool on its tip is used to perform the actual cardiac surgery. One problem lies in the fact that if the catheter is narrow enough to ...

Amy Beethe walked into a pre-operation room in January 2022 and was struck when she saw her patient: a small, underweight child in a hospital bed, covers pulled up to his chin. The 4-year-old was ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A new cardiac catheterization laboratory in Willoughby is making it possible for heart patients in Lake County to stay close to home while getting minimally invasive treatments as ...

The Challenge of Post-Sternotomy Pain Managing post-sternotomy pain is a critical concern for adults undergoing cardiac surgery. Severe pain after a median sternotomy can hinder breathing, ...

Many minimally invasive procedures are available to treat problems with your heart. These procedures can fix issues like malfunctioning valves and blockages in your heart’s arteries. Traditional heart ...

This breakthrough, which is a first in the Triad, offers a new option for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation, a ...

Emergencies that bring people to a hospital often involve sudden, severe heart problems like a heart attack, unstable chest pain, sudden heart failure or dangerous arrhythmias. Immediate diagnosis and ...

The ICU Dilemma in Pediatric Cardiac Care With the growing complexity of pediatric cardiac catheterization, the challenge of deciding which children require postprocedure intensive care unit ...

Daqian Hospital in Miaoli County recently completed its first minimally invasive heart procedure for a child after doctors discovered the 7-year-old girl had a heart defect. CNA reported Wednesday ...

This past December, Ed Coleman wanted to run a marathon with his daughter. However, he wanted to get checked before the run because of a family history of medical problems.