A lifesaving procedure for people who have end-stage heart failure or other severe heart conditions.
A surgical procedure to reroute blood flow around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
Ventricular assist devices (VADs) are mechanical pumps surgically implanted inside the chest to support heart function and blood flow. Learn about these devices.
ECMO is a machine that takes over heart and lung function when a patient’s organs don't work on their own. Learn more about this process.
Congestive heart failure is a weakened heart condition that causes fluid buildup in the feet, arms, lungs, and other organs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A heart valve replacement is a procedure to replace or repair valves that regulate blood flow through the heart. Learn more about this procedure.
Heart surgeries are procedures to treat severe heart conditions. Learn more about these procedures.
A “redo“ of a previous heart surgery that corrects heart problems that have developed since the surgery.
Heart surgery for heart failure helps repair a variety of heart conditions and disorders.
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.