A year after doctors at Duke Health transplanted some valves and arteries into the heart of a sick child, they announced success on Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The hope ...

When parts of the heart, such as the valves, do not work properly, it is possible to repair or replace them. The aortic and mitral valves are the ones that surgeons most commonly replace. Most valve ...

A former Cape Girardeau resident and Notre Dame Regional High School graduate is involved in some groundbreaking surgery procedures that could dramatically increase the number of children helped ...

As snow blanketed parts of the US this week, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can ...

After heart valve surgery, focus on a nutrient-dense, high fiber diet rich in whole grains, fruits, nuts, and heart-healthy proteins and fats. Heart valve replacement surgery involves replacing a ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a preventable but serious medical condition where blood clots form in your veins. Most often, these clots are in your lower leg, thigh, or pelvis. They can sometimes ...

In 2020, the average cost of a heart transplant in the United States before insurance was $1,664,800. This includes pre- and post-transplant medical care, hospital charges, organ procurement, fees, ...

The catherization lab at Hancock Regional Hospital was renovated in 2023, which officials say provides a smoother experience for patients. Submitted photos HANCOCK COUNTY – Valentine’s Day has come ...

A British mom died while undergoing Brazilian Butt Lift surgery from a Turkish clinic her family described as a “pop-up butcher shop” — and to add to the horror, her body was found to be missing parts ...

As part of "heart health month," we're looking at lipoprotein (a). For decades, doctors have encouraged patients to monitor their cholesterol levels, with studies showing that heart disease risk ...