Rare surgical procedure saves baby Jul 29, 2008
They had to fly there after doctors at Kapiolani discovered in a fetal echocardiogram that their baby's blood vessels were reversed to the heart, requiring special open-heart surgery ... "They had to do open-heart surgery for the baby, and it was really scary for me and my husband," said the new mother ... Newborn open-heart surgery is not done at Kapiolani, so the doctors recommended that Piotrowski deliver on the mainland, he said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Hospital tries to win back patients Jul 26, 2008
It has been more than a week since Saint Agnes Medical Center resumed open-heart surgery after patient infection problems caused a shutdown of the program -- and business isn't what it used to be ... Kaiser patients made up the majority of the open-heart surgery patients at Saint Agnes ... Tripuraneni said Kaiser open-heart surgery patients won't be sent back to Saint Agnes "until our own review determines that the facility and physicians are providing the highest-quality care."Saint Agnes... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ex-Mizzou coach Stewart undergoes heart surgery Jul 24, 2008
-- Former Missouri basketball coach Norm Stewart is recovering from open-heart surgery. University officials said the 73-year-old Stewart had an aortic valve replacement on Friday. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Doheny named COO of Jewish Hospital Medical Center Jul 22, 2008
where he led the creation of a new open-heart surgery program. A fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, Doheny earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and his masters degree in health care administration from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. (Louisville Business First, KY)
DeBakey Buried At Arlington National Cemetery Jul 20, 2008
DeBakey pioneered such now-common procedures as the heart bypass, helped bring about open-heart surgery, developed artificial hearts and pumps and created more than 70 surgical instruments. He died in Houston at the age of 99 on July 11. (Click2Houston, TX)
Saint Agnes cleared for cardiac surgeries Jul 17, 2008
Bob Smittcamp, chairman of Saint Agnes' board of trustees, called the reopening of the open-heart surgery program great news ... "The major issue was procedural violations and the state has every right to be critical of us. We will continue on with quality initiatives and to be the leader of cardiac surgery in the Valley."Despite the clearance, Kaiser Permanente -- which contracts with Saint Agnes for open-heart surgery -- said it has no immediate plans to send its patients back to Saint Agnes... (Fresno Bee)
Melton, 2 others arraigned: All plead not guilty to federal charges Jul 17, 2008
Melton was hospitalized with chest pains in March 2007, a month after open-heart surgery. He had a defibrillator implanted in his heart in January after he fainted during a ceremony at the Hinds County Courthouse. (The Clarion-Ledger)
DeBakey to be remembered at memorial service Jul 16, 2008
DeBakey's many accomplishments over his more than 0000282F 70-year career include: inventing a major component of the heart-lung machine, which ushered in the era of open-heart surgery; developing artificial hearts and heart pumps to assist patients waiting for transplants; and helping create more than 70 surgical instruments. His patients included such famous individuals as the Duke of Windsor, the Shah of Iran, King Hussein of Jordan, and presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. (Houston Chronicle)
DeBakey First To Lie In Repose At City Hall Jul 16, 2008
While still in medical school in 1932, DeBakey invented the roller pump, which became the major component of the heart-lung machine, beginning the era of open-heart surgery. The machine takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery. (Click2Houston, TX)
Valley hospitals get infection aid Jul 15, 2008
A dozen open-heart surgery patients suffered chest-wound infections and two, possibly three deaths resulted. This year, the hospital has dealt with leg wound infections related to cardiac surgery. (Fresno Bee)
N.J. board setting stage for resumption of angioplasty study Jul 15, 2008
The state Department of Health and Senior Services has recommended 12 hospitals be allowed to participate in the project, which is analyzing the safety and efficacy of performing elective angioplasty procedures such as balloon angioplasty at hospitals that don't have on-site open-heart surgery programs ... Hospitals opposed to the project have questioned its need and safety, saying there is an adequate supply of hospitals in the state that perform such procedures with open-heart surgery back-up... (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Medical need is real Jul 15, 2008
It took Marietta's WellStar Kennestone Hospital nearly a decade to break the monopoly on open-heart surgery, held for years by a handful of Atlanta hospitals ... State statistics show that, on average, 400 Gwinnett County residents a year have open-heart surgery, but the closest hospital providing it is at least 20 miles away ... Gwinnett Medical Center should be allowed to perform open-heart surgery. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Health Highlights: July 13, 2008 Jul 14, 2008
As Gas Prices Rise, U.S. Traffic Deaths Fall. Famed Heart Surgeon Michael DeBakey Dead at 99. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
American Heart Association Saddened by Death of Surgical Pioneer Michael E. DeBakey Jul 13, 2008
This device became an integral part of the heart-lung machine and helped make open-heart surgery safer and widely available. His new generation heart assist pump, developed at the other end of his incredible career while in his 80's, is evidence of his continued contributions well beyond the time when most of his generation of cardiovascular pioneers entered into well deserved retirement. (PR Newswire)
Pioneering US heart surgeon dies Jul 13, 2008
A pioneer in the development of artificial hearts and heart pumps to assist patients waiting for transplants, Dr DeBakey helped to design dozens of surgical instruments, including the roller pump, part of the heart-lung machine that made open-heart surgery possible. He was also credited with turning Baylor College of Medicine in Houston into a nationally renowned medical centre. (BBC News -- Health)
Church columnists: July 2, 2008 Jul 2, 2008
He had open-heart surgery on Jan. 6 and then he had a stroke and was paralyzed. He never came home from the hospital. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Saint Agnes tension festers Jun 29, 2008
A majority of the infection cases in the Saint Agnes open-heart surgery program have been associated with the Stanford group ... A shoving match between rival heart surgeons at Saint Agnes Medical Center was perhaps the first sign of serious trouble for the Fresno hospital's open-heart surgery program ... Doctors at Saint Agnes performed the hospital's first open-heart surgery in 1976. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The X factor Jun 28, 2008
Xenophon insists his health is fine now, but in 2002 he had open-heart surgery and he suffers from recurrent back pain. "I'll have to find a decent physio in Canberra if it seizes up on me. I'm sure there will be lots of people wanting to manipulate me in Canberra.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Firefighters to raise funds at golf tournament Jun 28, 2008
A golf tournament will be held on March 31 for Woodbridge firefighter Jeremy Thigpin, who recently had open-heart surgery ... Proceeds will benefit family of Woodbridge firefighter recovering from open-heart surgery ... When firefighter Jeremy Thigpin first found out he would need open-heart surgery, he was more concerned about his job than anything. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Plastics expert wins $500K Lemelson-MIT award Jun 26, 2008
The stents can help prevent heart attacks and avoid the need for open-heart surgery. Doctors, however, have become increasingly worried over data showing that newer model metal stents coated with drugs can slightly increase the risk of potentially fatal blood clots forming months or years after the devices are inserted. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Don't Waste Your Bypass Jun 26, 2008
A recent health surprise (I had to have open-heart surgery to bypass two clogged arteries) exposed my tendency to think, like the Pharisee praying in Luke 18, God, thank you that I am not like other men, overweight with high blood pressure. I eat heart-healthy, skip desserts, and walk on my treadmill. (Townhall.com)
Surgery can't strike out 5-year-old's all-star trip Jun 22, 2008
Five-year-old Joshua Miyazawa isn't going to let open-heart surgery keep him from representing Hawaii in a national all-star T-ball game July 6 at the White House ... By Bali Fergusson A month ago, 5-year old Joshua Miyazawa of Moanalua had open-heart surgery; now he is headed to Washington, D.C., to represent Hawaii in a national all-star T-ball game at the White House ... To prevent possible problems later in life, Joshua had open-heart surgery at Kapiolani Hospital on May 19. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Saint Agnes suspends open-heart surgeries Jun 21, 2008
Leg infections are common in open-heart surgery patients ... During this latest closure, Kaiser patients will be referred elsewhere for open-heart surgery ... Toni Flores, Kaiser continuum administrator, wrote in an e-mail message that Kaiser doctors are "consulting with their patients who require cardiac surgery about their different options. Depending on a patient's individual needs, those options may include having surgery at a Bay Area Kaiser Permanente hospital or another Fresno... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Video Game Technology May Help Surgeons Operate On Beating Hearts Jun 17, 2008
Aided by stereoscopic vision (middle), they secured the patches with more evenly-spaced anchors (middle), results nearly as good as those with open-heart surgery (right). (Credit: Images courtesy Nikolay Vasilyev, MD, Children s Hospital Boston). (Science Daily)
Father's Day brings poignant memory for dad of preemie twins Jun 15, 2008
A lifelong friend facing open-heart surgery called to let us know the twins helped give him courage. A college pal living in Tel Aviv drove to Jerusalem to take part in a centuries-old rite of faith at the Western Wall. (USA Today -- News)
Astro one of medicine's biggest guinea pigs Jun 14, 2008
Obviously if I would have had open-heart surgery, my career probably would have been over, but I still maybe could have talked them into letting me come back, he laughed. Inside KHOU.com. (KHOU.com, TX)
As merger progresses between St. Elizabeth Medical Center and St. Luke Hospitals, heart services still in question Jun 14, 2008
Legal wrangling over whether can perform open-heart surgery at its facility in Florence might become moot as the organization prepares to merge with , which had challenged its plans for the heart services. But the question of how many open-heart centers Northern Kentucky will end up with remains unanswered. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Letters for Thursday, June 12, 2008 Jun 13, 2008
The reality of the situation was tangible because Joshua and his parents had to drive to Seattle (because, of course, insurance wouldn t provide for an easier and less stressful way for them to get there) for his second open-heart surgery since his January birth. But that s why we were there. (Missoulian, MT)
Heather Dinich Jun 12, 2008
"It felt like he was being stabbed because his heart was beating so fast. We had to call 911. It was just a crazy ordeal. It was super painful for him. The only way they could fix it was to do open-heart surgery.". Torina couldn't help but think of her late husband when Levi told her he had WPW.. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Sam Maresh to undergo Open-Heart Surgery Jun 11, 2008
Minnesota Gophers Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. net covers Minnesota athletics and recruiting, with national player database, rankings and recruit videos. (GoldenSports.net)
Surgeon's suit contains link to Saint Agnes infections Jun 10, 2008
Saint Agnes contracted with the Stanford group two years ago to do open-heart surgery ... In November 2007, Saint Agnes was investigated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health officials after at least a dozen open-heart surgery patients developed life-threatening, deep-chest wound infections. (Fresno Bee)
Gao Xingjian: Composing a narrative in ink paint Jun 9, 2008
An artist must walk his own path, and if there are rules, they should only be rules that he himself has created," Gao Xingjian writes in the catalogue for the current exhibition of his paintings at the Alisan Fine Arts gallery in Hong Kong. Gao, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2000, has had an artistic journey notable for being multidisciplinary and outstanding in two genres. Although he is better known around the world as a playwright and novelist, Gao, 68, is celebrated among fine art... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Atrium Medical Center hosts its first open-heart surgery Jun 7, 2008
Officials at Middletown's have announced that cardiac specialists performed the first open-heart surgery at the hospital's new heart center. Dr. John Miller, medical director for the open-heart surgery program, performed the procedure on a 69-year-old female heart patient requiring a three bypass graft. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Open-heart surgery program closer to reality Jun 6, 2008
Gwinnett Medical Center got state approval Thursday to establish an open-heart surgery program in Lawrenceville ... The CON paperwork noted that Gwinnett County has consistently produced more than 400 adult open-heart surgery patients annually. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Spaceship designer Rutan steps down as company president Jun 5, 2008
Rutan has been recovering from open-heart surgery in February to fix a disorder known as constrictive pericarditis, in which the sac covering the heart is inflamed. "I am successfully recovering from about eight months of significant heart health challenges, and with this move look forward to many more years of fun here at Scaled," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Mitral Valve Repair Or Replacement Jun 4, 2008
Surgeons are always pushing to minimise the trauma associated with open-heart surgery. In some centres, mitral valve surgery is being performed through smaller incisions and early work is being done on performing this procedure endovascularly or entirely through the groin arteries, similar to a coronary angiogram. (Suite101.com)
Amateur draft makes college coaches uneasy Jun 3, 2008
The other highly ranked Iowa recruit, Brent Warren of Cedar Rapids, has rebounded from open-heart surgery that threatened his life. Last fall, a routine physical revealed a congenital defect in Warren's heart. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Cardiac surgeries can resume May 30, 2008
Leg wounds are common in patients who undergo coronary artery bypass graft surgery, an open-heart surgery often recommended for patients with extensive coronary disease or blocked arteries. The surgery involves taking a healthy blood vessel harvested from the patient's leg, arm, chest or abdomen and connecting it to other arteries in the heart so that the blood vessel is bypassed around the diseased or blocked area, according to MayoClinic. (Fresno Bee)
Genetic disorder ends Louisville center's career May 30, 2008
Holloway had hoped to return to the Cardinals in the fall after sitting out his freshman year following open-heart surgery to repair the wall of his aorta and the aortic valve. The 7-foot-1 Holloway, who is from Chicago, will remain enrolled at Louisville. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Cardiac surgeries remain on hold May 29, 2008
However, she said, "it's not been scientifically determined they are infections."Leg wounds are common in patients who undergo coronary artery bypass graft surgery, an open-heart surgery often recommended for patients with extensive coronary disease or blocked arteries. The surgery involves taking a healthy blood vessel harvested from the patient's leg, arm, chest or abdomen and connecting it to other arteries in the heart so that the blood vessel is bypassed around the diseased or blocked area,... (Fresno Bee)
The 'first patient’ - Presidents, candidates give health details, but sometimes not all May 21, 2008
As for noncompliant patients, Bill Clinton was among the healthiest presidents in recent history - yet needed open-heart surgery after leaving office to avoid a major heart attack, admitting he d quit taking his cholesterol-lowering medicine. The 25th Amendment - sparked by the Kennedy assassination and ratified in 1967 - spells out what happens if a president dies or is disabled and clearly unable to lead. (Missoulian, MT)
Caritas expanding heart care to suburbs May 20, 2008
Patients who need more advanced care or open-heart surgery may be referred to St. Elizabeth's, the chain's primary teaching hospital. Other hospitals in the chain are Caritas Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River. (Boston Globe)
Do we know enough about presidential health? May 20, 2008
As for noncompliant patients, Bill Clinton was among the healthiest presidents in recent history yet needed open-heart surgery after leaving office to avoid a major heart attack, admitting he had quit taking his cholesterol-lowering medicine. Cast your vote. (MSNBC -- Health)
Surfer has heart and soul of a champion May 20, 2008
He had an open-chest surgery then and an open-heart surgery when he was 7. Arballo's heart defect is essentially an overgrown piece of skin that stops the blood flow. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Brave amputee must still run by the rules May 17, 2008
Or open-heart surgery. Tiger Woods had laser-eye surgery, and why not. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Bayer Will Begin Pulling Remaining Stock of Trasylol After Sales Stopped May 15, 2008
Trasylol was approved in the U.S. in 1993 to reduce transfusions and bleeding during open-heart surgery. It became a mainstay of care, generating about $333 million in 2005. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Mitral Valve Leak Repaired Through Tiny Puncture Hole Using Live 3D Images May 13, 2008
20, 2006) For years, the standard of care for mitral valve leakage has been open-heart surgery with the patient on a bypass machine. Now, heart patients at the UVa Health System have a new, less invasive. (Science Daily)
At a glance: 7 days of films, panels and parties May 11, 2008
Documentary about a filmmaker facing open-heart surgery. Terry Theater. (Florida Times-Union)
Foster parenting: A labor of love May 8, 2008
After undergoing open-heart surgery just a few weeks ago, Harmon is recovering before moving up to Cleveland, Ohio to live with family members. Included in her belongings is a photo album for each of the children who have been in her life. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Cancer strikes grieving father, love brings him back from despair May 8, 2008
When he was five days old, Cody had open-heart surgery the first of eight surgeries over the next 18 months. Heart defects led to intestinal and lung problems. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Wolverines are ready to try again May 7, 2008
He had to undergo open-heart surgery just days before the team's quarterfinal game. "It's just a game again," Picou said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Acts & Openings May 2, 2008
The American Heart Association has contributed to landmark advances in development of CPR, the pacemaker, automated external defibrillators, cholesterol-lowering drugs, alternatives to open-heart surgery and treatments to reverse stroke damage. Funds raised not only contribute to much needed research but also to provide programs, education and community outreach. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Benefit set for a longtime benefit planner Apr 23, 2008
Seems that Danny needs open-heart surgery to replace the main valve in his heart. Hankins said that once the valve is replaced Stephens will be able to return home. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Patients Receive Heart Valve Replacements Without Surgery Using High-tech Device Apr 21, 2008
20, 2006) For years, the standard of care for mitral valve leakage has been open-heart surgery with the patient on a bypass machine ... Researchers have developed a method to quiet atrial fibrillations without having to perform open-heart surgery. (Science Daily)
Four townsfolk run for children: One mother runs to give back after daughters heart surgery Apr 18, 2008
Michelle Spina s daughter Lauren had open-heart surgery at Children s on Valentine s Day when she was four months old. She and her husband donate to Children s when they can, including encouraging friends and family to donate blood each year on Valentine s Day. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Another high death rate at University Apr 17, 2008
University Hospital in Syracuse had the highest open-heart surgery death rate of any hospital in the state in 2005, according to a report by the state Health Department ... By comparison, St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center had a risk-adjusted death rate for open-heart surgery in 2005 of 1 ... Ten hospitals in the state had lower risk-adjusted death rates for open-heart surgery than St. Joe's. (Syracuse.com)
Twins arrested in Walgreens robbery Apr 13, 2008
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Sheep heart valve created in lab Apr 13, 2008
Atala even hopes that the injection of stem cells will facilitate the healing of damaged organs internally, reducing the need for open-heart surgery and other invasive procedures. Get personalised news stories on mobile. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Surgeons Announce Advance In Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Apr 11, 2008
Researchers have developed a method to quiet atrial fibrillations without having to perform open-heart surgery. In a technique called Mini-Maze. (Science Daily)
Airline crisis grounds Valley kids' camp trip Apr 10, 2008
Taylor was born with half a heart and was rushed to the University of California at San Francisco, where he underwent open-heart surgery while only 5 days old. He had three more surgeries before he was 5, and his parents both obtained nursing degrees to learn how to care for him. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Abiomed developing second-generation artificial heart Apr 10, 2008
It is external and used for a week to 10 days to give the heart a rest after open-heart surgery. A lot of patients would just die on the table otherwise, Corbett said. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Can Seaweed Mend a Broken Heart? Apr 8, 2008
The problem was that the patch could only be inserted via risky open-heart surgery, limiting the likelihood of volunteers for human trials, Leor says. In an effort to lower the risk, Cohen stitched the alginate polymers into an injectable solution that would turn into a sticky gel when it came into contact with calcium ions (the electrically charged form of calcium atoms that circulate in the bloodstream) that congregate at the site of heart muscle damage. (Scientific American)
Numminen plays first game since heart surgery Apr 6, 2008
Plays in first game since open-heart surgery Sept. 20 ... BOSTON (AP) -- defenseman played his first game Saturday night since having open-heart surgery 6 1/2 months ago. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Lecavalier needs shoulder surgery Apr 6, 2008
NUMMINEN RETURNS: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Teppo Numminen played his first game Saturday night since having open-heart surgery 6 1/2 months ago. Numminen took a regular turn, playing 16 minutes, 3 seconds in Buffalo's season-ending 3-0 win over the playoff-bound Boston Bruins. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Serena routs Henin to advance to semis Apr 3, 2008
Buffalo defenseman Teppo Numminen was activated from the injury-suspended list and cleared to play, more than six months after the 39-year-old had open-heart surgery. Numminen did not play against Toronto last night, but has not been ruled out of either of the Sabres' final two regular-season games. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
