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CT Scan for Coronary Artery Disease
Cardiac CT scans (computerized tomography) diagnose coronary artery disease, a life-threatening condition that interferes with blood flow to the heart.
condition
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Congestive heart failure means the heart cannot pump blood fast enough to keep up with demand. So blood begins to back up with fluid or becomes congested.
procedure
Heart Surgery for Heart Failure
Our cardiac surgeons are national leaders in research, repairing heart conditions, implanting artificial devices and performing heart transplants.
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Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathies are heart muscle disorders that can lead to more serious conditions such as arrhythmia, heart valve issues or heart failure.
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary artery disease is caused by a gradual buildup of plaque in the arteries. It's the leading cause of death for adults in the United States.
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Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease, the most common birth defect, refers to structural problems with a baby’s heart or major blood vessels.
condition, procedure
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Adult congenital heart programs provide an opportunity for young patients to make a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care, so they don't fall into the 40 to 60 percent of congenital heart patients who experience a gap in specialized care.
condition, procedure
Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery
Yale Medicine surgeons are widely recognized for innovation and expertise in the surgical treatment of pediatric congenital heart defects.