Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery

Heart valves control the direction of blood flow through the heart. When a valve becomes severely narrowed, known as stenosis, or fails to close properly and causes leakage, the heart must work harder to maintain circulation. Valve disease can arise from age-related changes, congenital abnormalities, infection, and rheumatic heart disease. Rheumatic heart disease remains one … Read more

Heart disease continues to rank as the world’s leading cause of death, with coronary artery disease (CAD) representing its most prevalent form. Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for an estimated 19.8 million deaths worldwide each year, with more than four out of five of these deaths resulting from heart attacks and strokes.  For many patients dealing … Read more