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Cancer treatments can take a toll on the heart, whether you have a pre-existing heart condition or were already at risk for developing one. No matter where you are on your cancer journey, our team of cardio-oncology experts can help you balance cancer treatments while protecting your heart from cardiac toxicity and heart disease. ...
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When a child has a heart condition, we put our whole heart into providing them everything they need. We provide complete diagnostic and therapeutic services for those with congenital (genetic) heart conditions and all kinds of heart disease. ...
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Cardiac rehabilitation focuses on healing your physical and emotional health following a heart attack or heart surgery. Through exercises and education, it can also improve the overall quality of life for people with a chronic heart condition like angina or coronary artery disease. With the support of dietitians, counselors and physical therapists, we can offer people a new beat on life. ...
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Cardiovascular (cardiac) imaging uses the latest imaging technology — like a cardiac MRI, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac CT and nuclear imaging — to get a clear picture of your heart and blood vessels. These images allow us to detect, diagnose and even treat a variety of cardiovascular conditions like heart failure and heart disease. ...
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Cardiac sarcoidosis is a rare immune system disease where cells form into clumps (known as granulomas) in the heart. These granulomas cause inflammation and can weaken the body’s electrical system that controls your heartbeat. ...
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Amyloidosis is a group of plasma cell diseases where misfolded proteins form clusters that build up on your tissue and organs. These clusters, known as amyloids, can harm some of the body's most important organs like the heart, kidneys and liver, as well as nerves. ...
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Coronary artery bypass surgery (sometimes called coronary artery bypass grafting or CABG) improves the blood flow from your heart to your body. With an artery or vein graft, we can bypass the blocked sections of your arteries and increase the blood supply to your heart. ...
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When organs like the heart, kidney, liver or bone marrow can no longer perform their most essential functions, transplant surgery can give you back the quality of life you expect and deserve. ...
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Our surgeons are experts in performing minimally invasive cardiac surgery — a practice that allows us to treat your heart without making a large incision. We can treat valvular and structural heart conditions as well as arrhythmia with minimally invasive approaches that offer a quicker recovery and fewer complications. ...
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When your cardiovascular system needs repairs, you can count on us to help get your heart back on beat with cardiac surgery. Our team of surgeons use the latest techniques, including minimally invasive surgery, to treat all types of conditions. We tailor treatment plans to your individual needs to ensure the best outcomes possible. ...
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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a smart treatment option for people living with aortic stenosis (a narrowing of the aortic valve opening). Instead of performing open heart surgery, we can replace a heart valve while the heart is still beating using minimally invasive approaches rather than performing open heart surgery. ...
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic condition where the heart muscle becomes too thick. When the thickened muscle partially or completely blocks blood flow from the heart, it’s known as obstructive HCM. If the thickened muscle doesn’t obstruct blood flow, the condition is called nonobstructive HCM. ...
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Cardiac anesthesia is a highly specialized process by which anesthesiologists use medications to gently place you into a pain-free, unconscious sleep during heart surgeries and diagnostic procedures. ...
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Arrhythmia is a condition where the heart isn’t beating properly — either too fast, too slow or irregularly. We can better understand how to treat and cure arrhythmia thanks to the power of electricity. An electrophysiology test looks into your heart’s activity and electrical system and is 1 of the key tests we use to diagnose arrhythmia. ...
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Vascular conditions like carotid artery disease (CAD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD) take a toll on how blood flows through your veins and arteries. When your vascular condition isn’t responding to simple treatments like lifestyle changes and medications, we can perform a range of vascular surgeries. ...
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From minimally invasive hernia repair to organ transplants and open heart procedures, our surgeons have the skills and experience to help get you on the road to better health. ...