Minimally invasive surgery – The future of heart health

By: Marc Sakwa, M.D., chief of cardiovascular surgery, MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute Thanks to advancements in technology and medication, such as lipid-controlling drugs, significant progress has been made in the treatment of coronary disease. These advances allow patients to avoid the need for heart procedures altogether and that’s a good thing. However, for patients…

Congenital Heart Defects: Early detection and specialized care for better outcomes

By: Cynthia Herrington, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon, Children’s Heart Institute, Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital February is Pediatric Heart Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about congenital heart defects…