Category Archives: Cardiac Surgery

(Vienna, 08-04-2024) At the Department of Cardiac Surgery at University Hospital Vienna and MedUni Vienna, an innovative operation on the tricuspid valve, the inlet valve of the right ventricle, was performed for the first time in Austria, in which neither the sternum had to be opened nor the heart stopped. Around thirty years after the first operation, the tricuspid valve was completely replaced in a minimally invasive procedure in a patient who had already undergone cardiac surgery before. The total endoscopic method was further developed within the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Microinvasive Heart Surgery at MedUni Vienna for the re-operation of the tricuspid valve Continue reading →

Dr. Tae Song is a cardiac surgeon specializing in a wide variety of heart problems, including coronary artery disease, heart valve issues, and diseases of the aorta, as well as mechanical circulatory support and heart transplant. He is encouraged by the opportunity to grow Memorials programs, which he believes can use regional leadership as a springboard to national prominence Continue reading →

Englewood Health recently announced it is the first health system in New Jersey to enroll a patient in ROMA: Women, an international research study on coronary artery bypass graft surgery in women. Dr. Molly Schultheis, a cardiothoracic surgeon at the Englewood-based health facility, is a principal investigator for the trial and leads the health systems participation in the multisite initiative Continue reading →

(The following is based off a transcription of the full broadcast story) Today marks the first day of Heart Health Month. Just a couple of months ago, our friend and colleague, Ed Myers, suffered a major heart attackthe type they call the "Widowmaker." Years ago, such an event would almost certainly end someone's life, but Ed was back to work almost immediately with just a small bandage on his wrist. That's how far heart surgery has come in the last few years Continue reading →

Children in the Middle East have received life-saving heart surgery as part of an initiative to help those in need of complex medical procedures. About 10 children from Libya, Egypt and Tunisia were among the first beneficiaries of the Golden Heart Initiative, with others set to have operations in the coming months Continue reading →

Remote coronary artery suturing performed on animal model via SS Innovations telesurgery platform SMRSC 2024 welcomed global medical experts and innovators to explore the future of robotic surgery FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SS Innovations International, Inc. (OTC: SSII), a developer of innovative surgical robotic technologies dedicated to making robotic surgery affordable and accessible to a global population, conducted a groundbreaking live telesurgery demonstration at the inaugural SS Innovations Multi-Specialty Robotic Surgical Conference (SMRSC) that was held in Gurugram, Haryana, India on January 19 and 20, 2024 Continue reading →

THE LEADERS IN HEART CARE CARE AT HAMILTON. Selwin Abraham, MD, FACC Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist Steven Austin, MD, FACC, FSCAI Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist Hugh Coke, MD - Board-Certified Non-Invasive Cardiologist Ji Hyun Lee, MD, FACC Board-Certified Non-Invasive Cardiologist Ateet Patel, MBA, MD, FACC Board-Certified Interventional and Structural Cardiologist Alan Simeone, MD, FACS Board-Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon Paul Stewart, DO Board-Certified Non-Invasive Cardiologist Ezad N. Ahmad, MD, FACC Board-Certified Cardiologist Rajiv Verma, MD, FACC Board-Certified Electrophysiologist and Cardiologist Hector Dourron, MD, FACS Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon Michael Hartley, MD, FACS Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon Angel Brown, MD Board-Certified Critical Care Physician Scott Hill, MD Board-Certified Anesthesiologist Nathan Schatzman, MD Board-Certified Anesthesiologist Hamilton's premier heart care team provides expert care to our region with comprehensive award-winning cardiovascular services that include open heart surgery, structural cardiology, and highly advanced, minimally invasive heart procedures. Continue reading →

Sir Magdi Yacoub is among the winners of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity announced on Friday. The founder of the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation in Egypt and the Chain of Hope charitable organisation in the UK, he is well known for his pioneering surgical techniques that have helped save thousands of lives, including those of children. Continue reading →

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Transplant patient Connie Rankin was cleared to return home to Memphis just in time for the holidays. (photo by Erin O. Smith) by Matt Batcheldor Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently performed its first combined lung and liver transplant. Continue reading →