More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions
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Ditching tobacco for your surgery
Providers across Michigan took action to get their patients to quit smoking before going under the knife.
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Trial to use stem cells in baby hearts
Researchers study stem cells’ potential to preserve heart function and delay heart transplants for children with complex congenital heart disease.
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Unlocking genetic clues behind aortic aneurysm
New study identifies a role of TCF7L2 in aortic aneurysm.
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HVAD risks: What you need to know
After a popular medical device for heart failure is taken off the market, a cardiac surgeon explains why most people won’t have theirs removed.
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Breakthrough valve replacement offers non-surgical treatment for congenital heart disease
Michigan Medicine teams complete first procedures using new self-expanding heart valves for chronic pulmonary regurgitation, reducing risks of open heart surgery.
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Community group looks to improve sudden cardiac arrest response
A group of survivors, physicians and first responders want to change attitudes around CPR and improve the “chain of survival” for cardiac arrest.
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What a Mini Stroke Is, and Why You Need To Act FAST
The signs of a TIA to watch for and how to handle the urgent situation.
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Clinical Support Line Advances Care for COVID-19 Patients Across Michigan
A hotline launched during the pandemic offers hospitals far and wide access to clinical support when caring for the sickest of patients.
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Why It’s Better To Have Your Mitral Valve Repaired than Replaced
Having your mitral valve repaired before symptoms become severe can increase your longevity. Here’s one patient’s story.
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"Monster” Aneurysm Calls for Unprecedented Emergency Procedure
A highly complex emergency endovascular procedure was one man’s only hope of survival when others deemed his condition inoperable.
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Attacking Aortic Aneurysms Before They Grow
New basic science research shows what happens when you inhibit JMJD3 through both genetics and pharmacology.
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Delaying Cardiovascular Surgeries Due to COVID-19 Has Serious Psychological Effects on Patients
Postponing procedures during the pandemic sparked anxiety and fear among patients, with many concerned about dying of their conditions before getting surgery.
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Unique Heart Failure Service Equips Patients with Lifesaving Tools
The program, designed to provide treatment and education, reduces hospital readmissions.
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Off the Air and Into the O.R.
When Detroit radio personality “Mojo in the Morning” needed heart surgery, Michigan Medicine was there for him, in and out of the operating room.
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COVID and the Heart
What clinicians want you and your loved ones to know.
