AFib can be easy to miss, especially when symptoms are mild or mistaken for stress, aging or fatigue. Understanding the subtle signs and knowing when to follow up can help protect your heart health.
Staying hydrated can have more of an impact on your heart health than you may realize. Dehydration is often associated with thirst and fatigue, but it can also affect your heart’s ability to maintain a steady rhythm. Learn more about the link between hydration and heart rhythm and the simple steps you can take to support a healthy heart.
When a rare genetic heart condition threatened multiple members of one family, early diagnosis, advanced cardiac surgery and preventive care changed the course of their lives. Through genetic testing and proactive treatment, the Fox family turned a history of life‑threatening aortic aneurysms into a story of survival, prevention and hope.
Summary Paragraph Hearing that a robot may be involved in heart surgery can raise concerns, but robot‑assisted procedures are guided entirely by an experienced cardiac surgeon. By using advanced technology to operate through smaller incisions, this approach can reduce physical strain on the body while maintaining the same surgical goals and precision as traditional heart surgery. Key Takeaways Robot‑assisted heart …
Summary Paragraph After surviving a heart attack and discovering silent mitral valve damage months later, retired professor John Erickson became an unexpected part of medical history. By choosing a cutting‑edge, minimally invasive heart surgery, he transformed a personal health crisis into a powerful teaching moment. Key Takeaways Silent heart valve damage can develop after a heart attack, making follow‑up care …
Pregnancy places unique demands on the heart, and many women experience changes before, during and after pregnancy that can impact cardiovascular health. Dr. Shola Adekoya answers commonly asked questions about maternal heart health.
When Kenny first sat down with the St. Elizabeth Heart Failure team in 2020, he was worn down – physically, mentally and emotionally. His heart problems stretched back decades: early symptoms in the late ’90s, bypass surgery in 2000, stents in the early 2000s and a massive heart attack in 2008 that changed the trajectory of his health. By the …
The Expanding Horizon of Totally Endoscopic Procedures Throughout this series, we’ve shown how Totally Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery (TECS) transforms recovery by preserving the chest structure and minimizing trauma. But its true power lies in its ability to tackle cases once considered too complex for minimally invasive surgery. Broadening the Possibilities Previously, patients with complicated heart conditions – such as severe valve …
Mastery Matters: Inside the Expertise Behind TECS In earlier parts of this series, we explored why Totally Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery (TECS) is truly minimal and how preserving the chest structure transforms recovery. Now, we turn to another critical factor: the surgeon’s skill – and why this approach demands a level of caliber of skills far beyond conventional techniques. Why TECS …
