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.
Robotic surgery is surgery in which a surgeon controls surgical instruments attached to robotic arms.
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery is a type of gynecologic surgery that involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery time. Learn more about these procedures.
Women face unique risks, warning signs and symptoms of heart disease. Here's what women—and men who care about them—need to know about this condition.
A heart valve replacement is a procedure to replace or repair valves that regulate blood flow through the heart. Learn more about this procedure.
Minimally invasive surgery is a type of surgery that involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery time. Learn more about these procedures.
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.
A heart murmur is an extra, unexpected sound made by the blood as it flows through the heart.