Open Heart Surgery
Sort by:
- A New Method for Heart Valve SurgeryUCLA is doing a new type of heart-valve replacement. It is good news for children because it does not have to be repeated several times during their life time as is necessary the former way.
Aortic Stenosis: Treatment Without Open Heart SurgeryPeople with severe aortic stenosis, who are poor candidates for open heart surgery, may wish to consider an innovative new procedure for aortic valve implantation -- that does not require open heart surgery.- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) - Open Heart Vs. Minimally Invasive Cardiac SurgeriesOne of the landmark operations used for the treatment of cardiac diseases is CABG. Over the years many techniques have been evolved to perform Cardiac surgery less complicated, cost effective and which may reduce the hospital stay.
My First Job After Open Heart SurgeryRead all about my experience with my first job since my open heart surgery.- The Days Before & After Open Heart SurgeryAn explanation of the days before and after my open heart surgery.
- Artificial Hearts: An Alternative to DonorsSome individuals require a new heart or a device to assist their current heart. Real heart transplants hardly occur with so few real hearts available each year.
- Open-Heart Surgery on a Family MemberA close relative who we will call Mr. X had to have open-heart surgery in late May of 2009. This is a description of the process from the perspective of a close family member.
T.G.A.: Our Experience with This Heart Defect and Open Heart SurgeryWhat a parent of a baby born with blue baby syndrome and Transposition of the Great Arteries the heart defect experienced. Open-heart surgery, cardiologists, and annual hospital visits are now a part of our lives.- Pediatric Open Heart Surgery: Preparing Your Child and YourselfThis content offers parents advice on how to prepare their children for open heart surgery. It offers suggestions on what to pack for the hospital, as well as names of agencies that can offer assistance.
When Your Child Has Open Heart SurgeryAs a parent of a child who underwent open heart surgery at 8 days old, I wanted to share some things I learned that I wasn't told by doctors.- The Blessing of Open Heart Surgery at 19 Years OldI was 19 years old and I considered myself to be very healthy. This pain in my chest was something bad though, I just knew something wasn't right.
- Open Heart Surgery - Depression - the Real PainDepression may be the most painful part of having open heart surgery.
My 4 Month-Old Son Had Open Heart SurgeryI soon came to find out that my son not only had a common birth defect; but, also a common heart defect among those of Down Syndrome.
Tips for Surviving Open Heart SurgeryThese are the things I did to prepare for open heart surgery.- How I Prepared for Ovarian SurgeryIn 2009, I was told I had an ovarian tumor and would need surgery. Instead of letting that diagnosis rule my life, I got up, went to the gym, changed my diet, and got healthy prior to the surgery.
The Playlist: Feeling Dysfunctional in the CityFeaturing: Elbow/ Male Bonding/ Yuck/ Kurt Vile/ Black Mountain/ Texas Microphone Massacre/ Imperial Teen/ The Horrors/ Deerhunter & more.- The Importance of Knowing If Surgery is NecessaryRead this article to find out which surgeries may not be necessary.
Five Things I Learned from My Little BrotherAt seven months old John had his first open-heart surgery and just seven days later, his second. "Down syndrome babies often have bad hearts," the doctor said. Although I'm the big brother, I think that he has taught me just as much as I've taught him.- Miracle BabyThis is about me overcoming an intense open heart surgery when I was a baby and how I am now.
- How I Recovered from a Near Death Experience Regarding My HeartHow a series of events saved my life, and became a wake-up call for me to totally change the way that I conduct myself and live my life.
- A Hole in My HeartI won't kid you, my health crisis almost scared me to death. Life was good. I had a great wife, three wonderful boys, a new house, and a great job. Suddenly my heart starts racing uncontrollably. But on Jan 1, 1996 I was rushed to the emergency room.
- Critical Cover Takes Over Where Medical Aid Leaves OffDreaded disease cover, critical illness insurance or trauma cover, call it what you will, good critical cover is an essential component of a person's insurance portfolio...
- Should a Person Die Because They Don't Have Money to Pay for the Surgery?Where is the line drawn to save a person's life?
- I Am an Exhausted Surgery ResidentI share my insights into my exhaustion as a general surgery resident
- Experimental Surgical Superglue as Strong as BoneThanks to an experimental superglue dubbed Kryptonite, Canadian open heart surgery patients are recovering in half the time of the average surgery patient, some of them without the need for prescription painkillers.
- Should You Choose Bloodless Medicine?Depending on the type of surgery you're going in for, you may wish to discuss with your doctor the prospect of bloodless medicine.
- A Great CauseEvery year there are walk-a-thons in various cities to raise awareness of the Heart Foundation. I host my first walk-a-thon in a small town in Texas.
- Associated Content Contributors Have a ResponsibilityThink about what you write. Realize that those who read your words take them at face value. Give your readers you best work.
Treatment of Hypoplastic Right Heart SyndromeHypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome treatment consists of three stages of surgery: Norwood, Glenn and Fontan procedures. The surgeries will reroute the flow of blood, allowing the only functioning ventricle to do the work.- Hypoplastic Left Heart SyndromeHypoplastic left heart syndrome is a congenital defect of the heart. In most cases, the condition is managed through medication, surgeries and possibly a transplant.
My Bypass Surgery ExperienceTwo years ago, I had a life-altering experience. Here is my story.- Footlights DevotionalsThe Bible describes itself as "a lamp for our feet, and a light for our path." Sharing a little beam of that light--may it make your way more clear.
Tips for Staying Comfortable when FlyingUnfortunately when we develop medical issues we have to start taking precautionary measures when we take an airplane that we normally wouldn't even think about, but if it's to keep us well and comfortable, a little prevention is worth the effort.- Was She an Angel?This is a story of a "lady" who quieted my soul during a very testing time just days before my son was to have open-heart surgery to repair the hole in his heart he was born with.
- AngelsThroughout our lives, things happen to us. We face many adversities and go through many experiences. Sometimes, if we listen closely enough, we can hear the whisper of our angels. Can you hear them?
- Five Tips for Recoverying Quickly from a SurgeryTips that will help you to avoid complications during your recovery from a surgery.
- What to Eat After Orthognathic SurgeryFinding something tasty to eat after orthognathic surgery isn't impossible.
- Lost BrotherThe loss and grief of a brother. A fourteen year old's point of view on his brother's health and life,time gone.
- Too Old to Have Surgery? Maybe NotNew studies presented at the American Heart Association annual meeting show that octogenarians recover surprisingly well after open heart surgery. While this data is comforting, being prepared and informed for open heart surgery makes the real difference.
- Prayers Can Heal, According to StudiesVarious studies have produced evidence that the power of prayer can help cure ailments.
