This surgery is ideal for patients who may be deemed inoperable or at high risk for open heart surgery. For patients like Ms.

For high-risk patients, the method could offer a safer alternative to open-heart surgery.

Kenneth Liao, MD, PhD, completed his 900th robotic heart surgery in December.  Robotic procedures that Dr. Liao and his team perform include mitral valve repair and replacement, tricuspid valve repair ...

Capstan Medical, a developer of robotic-enabled, minimally invasive solutions to address heart valve disease, today announced the appointment of Marshall Mohr to its Board of Directors to further ...

At age 51, I was diagnosed with severe rheumatic mitral stenosis. After a second round of tests, treatment was changed from open-heart surgery to balloon valvuloplasty. What can I do to help the ...

"Marshall’s rich experience strengthens our board as we move into our next phase of growth," CEO Maggie Nixon said.

Advocate Health Care heart patient Diana Esposito was recognized as the Chicago Bears’ special guest during the Bear Down ...

Williams will undergo an aortic valve replacement, the publicist said. "I'm so touched by everyone's support and well wishes," Williams said in a statement. "This tour has been amazing fun and I can't ...

Source: A Heart Attack in Africa In early November last year, I had a major heart attack. It should not have been a surprise ...