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

Recovering from surgery for a widow maker—a severe heart attack caused by blockage of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery—requires careful attention to physical, emotional, and mental health.

LISBON, Portugal—Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery has increased freedom from postsurgical complications by 18% over 1 year, according to a Swiss ...

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

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 ...

As a super-fit Olympic medallist, I always felt a bit of a fraud as I sat in the cardiology unit waiting for my annual ...

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 ...

Donny Jones was born with a heart that was a little bit different. His mitral valve, which allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle of the heart, was shaped differently.