Recovery from open heart surgery, both in the hospital and beyond, is a long, involved process. The duration depends on the ...

This article describes the positive impact that actively managing functional recovery has on postacute placement for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. Objective: To describe the ...

Recovery from widowmaker heart surgery, which addresses blockages in the left anterior descending (LAD) artery, requires dedicated rehabilitation efforts. Whether recovering from coronary artery ...

The six-time major champion thanks his medical team at the Cleveland Clinic after preventative surgery.

A new technique that involves freezing a patient’s nerves during heart surgery is improving recovery time and reducing the need for heavy painkillers. A new technique that involves freezing a ...

It's a serious heart defect that can cause blood to flow into the wrong part of the heart chamber, and up until recently, it ...

Irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmia, can significantly affect a person’s quality of life and overall health. When medication and lifestyle changes are ineffective, doctors may recommend surgery to ...

A Carson City man who underwent double-bypass heart surgery 30 years ago spent the decades that followed wanting to express his thanks to the surgeon who operated on him. Royce […] ...