The subject for November: Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Minimally invasive heart surgery is the topic for November’s Saint Vincent Health Insights reports. Saint Vincent heart surgeons are able to perform two types of less invasive procedures on the heart which previously were only performed using conventional surgical methods that involved a full chest incision.
Mitral valve surgery can now be done through a small incision on the side of the chest. And, for some patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation, a common irregular heart rhythm, a minimally invasive procedure called the mini maze may also be an option.
In these reports you will hear from the surgeons, see the procedures and hear from the patients who have successfully recovered from the less invasive surgeries. Click here to find a doctor.
If you have a question regarding the topic and would like to see it answered during the series, send it to us using the form below. WICU will facilitate getting your questions in front of the medical professionals at Saint Vincent Health Center.
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- Outpatient Surgery
- Hip and Knee Replacement
- Breast Health (x)
- Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery (x)
- Staying safe during the winter and holidays (x)
- Top Ten In Health (x)
- Medical Advances in Heart Care (x)
- Joint Replacement (x)
- Saint Vincent Rehabilitiation (x)
- Heath care during the economic downturn (x)
- Emergency Services (x)
- Outpatient services (x)
- Back to school (x)
- H1N1 and seasonal flu viruses (x)
- Breast Cancer Awareness (x)
The topics change monthly! Here's what's coming up:
- Spine Center and Pain Clinic
- Heart Disease
- Orthopedics