An estimated 4.2 million people die within 30 days of surgery worldwide each year. A new study, published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday), suggests that deaths and serious heart disease ...

"He had a terrible end to his life, a terrible death filled with fear and anxiety and pain. And we feel that this was so preventable." ...

Red cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio predicts cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury and boosts accuracy with BUN and CRP. Learn more.

An international, multi-site clinical study led by an Indiana University School of Medicine researcher and anesthesiologist has found that using advanced technology to monitor tissue oxygen levels in ...

Cancer after cardiac surgery was linked to shorter long-term survival in a retrospective study. Read more to find out more.

An estimated 4.2 million people die within 30 days of surgery worldwide each year. A new study suggests that deaths and serious heart disease might be prevented if some patients see a specialist heart ...

Even an indestructible bodybuilder like Arnold Schwarzenegger has not been immune to serious injuries and health setbacks.

TAVR is a less invasive procedure than traditional open-heart surgery, offering faster recovery, reduced risk, and shorter ...

Shortly after Paxton's death, his family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against surgeon Dr. Ali Khoynezhad and the ...

By preparing both physically and mentally, and following your care team’s instructions, you can help set yourself up for a successful heart surgery and recovery. If you have any concerns, reach out to ...

A Nigerian infant diagnosed with truncus arteriosus, a rare congenital heart defect, developed severe breathing problems at six weeks old. Because his Jehovah’s Witness family declined blood ...