A lifesaving procedure for people who have end-stage heart failure or other severe heart conditions.
Buildup of plaque in the arteries, causing them to narrow and stiffen and leading to reduced blood flow.
Aortic valve disease is a condition in which the heart’s aortic valve does not work properly. Learn more about symptoms and treatment. rest
Heart surgery for heart failure helps repair a variety of heart conditions and disorders.
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An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulging of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Coronary artery disease is a buildup of cholesterol or plaque that causes arteries to stiffen, narrow, and restrict blood flow. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
A floppy or leaky mitral valve is an underappreciated disease that can be effectively repaired by mitral valve surgeons in specialized centers. Patients generally experience significant improvement in symptoms after surgery and should expect a near normal life expectancy.
Structural heart disease a term commonly used to describe defects or disorders in the heart’s structure—its valves, for instance.