Conquering CHD

JANUARY 17, 2025

Zeke and Zane were both diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) before birth. As far as congenital heart diseases go, HLHS falls on the rarer end of the spectrum. After struggling with heart failure for the first months of his life, doctors told his parents that Zeke would need a heart transplant immediately.

Heart Transplant 98

Heart Transplant Transplant Open-Heart Surgery Nursing 98

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Adult patients surviving with congenital heart disease (ACHD) is growing. We examine the factors associated with heart transplant outcomes in this challenging population with complex anatomy requiring redo-sur.

Congenital Heart Disease 52

Congenital Heart Disease Heart Transplant Transplant Congenital 52

CTVS

JULY 8, 2024

One of the most common health issues facing men is heart disease. A precursor to heart attacks and heart failure, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in men over recent years. If you think it can’t happen to you, think again. 43-year-old Brandon… Source

Heart Failure 52

Heart Failure Heart Transplant Transplant Heart Attack 52

Global Cardiac Surgery

AUGUST 17, 2018

Today, Dr. Koirala remains head of the TU Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Center , famously known for providing medicines at lower prices than the suggested retail price. Bhagwan Koirala was appointed as Chief Cardiac Surgeon and Executive Director, serving until 2009.In

Open-Heart Surgery 52

Open-Heart Surgery Cardiothoracic Transplant Innovation 52

Global Cardiac Surgery

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Today, the Vietnam Heart Institute is one of the biggest heart centers in Vietnam, performing over 1,000 open-heart surgeries each year and training entire cardiac teams for the country. In 2011, cardiac transplantation was initiated at the Third Military Hospital in Hanoi and in Hue, and in 2017 at Cho Ray Hospital.

Open-Heart Surgery 52

Open-Heart Surgery Bicuspid/Mitral Congenital Congenital Heart Disease 52

CTVS

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Heart failure is a chronic condition that occurs when the heart can no longer operate efficiently on its own, or effectively pump blood throughout the body. Signs of heart failure may include difficulty breathing, a racing heartbeat/heart palpitations, fatigue, or unexplained swelling.

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure Heart Transplant Transplant Heart Disease 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Lead Author Title Publication Date Jacob Raphael Red Blood Cell Transfusion and Pulmonary Complications: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database Analysis The Annals of Thoracic Surgery January 2024 Joseph Sabik Multi-Arterial versus Single-Arterial Coronary Surgery: Ten Year Follow-up of One Million (..)

Research 52

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital 52