Aortic Dissection is a lethal condition that is one of the few real Emergencies. In descending Thoracic Dissection, conventional surgery carries a relatively high incidence of Paraplegia (Paralysis) and Death. In comparison Stent Endograft is a quick minimally invasive safe procedure that offers a complete cure.
Saphenous Vein Endoscopic Harvesting with the VasoView system offers an almost painless surgical site with a 2cm incision and exellent cosmetic result for patients undergoing Coronary Bypass
Dima Bawab is a Jordanian Soprano Opera Singer who graduated from the Music Conservatory in Paris, France in june 2007 and recieved the "Grand Prix" in opera. these pictures were taken from the role of Morgana in the opera Alcina by Handel. This opera was given in Paris at La Cité De La Musique, in March 2007.
Myxoma is a Rare Benign Tumour of the Heart. it usually originates from the Left Atrial septum. as it enlarges in size it interferes with the normal function of the Mitral Valve, obstrcting the Flow of blood into the left Ventricle and giving symptoms of Mitral Stenosis (narrowing). The Tumour can be friable and fragments may Embolize to the Brain and present as a Sroke or Sudden Death.
Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass (MIDCAB), refers to grafting the Mammary Artery to a blocked Coronary artery through a very small incision either in the lower part of the breast bone (Mini Sternotomy) or through the left chest (Mini Thoracotomy). Much less Pain, Cosmetic Incision (more)
I started Off pump Coronary artery Bypass in 1992, at the time a small percentage of patients could be done with this technique. with modern Stabilizers and positioners almost 100% of patients can benefit. Less bleeding, earlier recovery, less kidney problems, less ventillation, less neurological and cognitive deficit and less ICU stay.
Neonate with transposition of the great Vessels (Main Arteries coming from the wrong chambers of the Heart) these babies are Cyanotic(Blue)and the majority will die within the first few months unless this corrective sugery is performed.
Rhumatic Fever is still endemic in many parts of the World, It's most serious consecuence is it's effect on the Heart and Heart Valves. It's always better to Repair a Valve rather than Replace it. Repair of Rhumatic Mitral Valve Stenosis and Incompetance presents a technical Challenge, This Video shows one of the newer concepts in Rhumatic Mitral Valve Repair
In Almost All instances of Isolated Aortic Valve Disease, the Open Heart Procedure for Replacing the Aortic Valve can be performed with a Minimally-Invasive approach (Mini Sternotomy) the procedure is Safe,Easy and offers the patient Much Less Pain and a cosmetic Scar.
Dissection or "internal tearing" of the Ascending Aorta and Aortic Arch is a Lethal condition. only 10% of the patients will make it to Hospital. Early diagnosis is very important and Surgery has to be performed Emergently
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