heart surgery

American Heart Association

ATIVESITE | Treatment Options for Heart Valve Replacement

Dr. James Edgerton explains the two options for replacing a heart valve: mechanical and tissue. He also describes the access points that can be used during the surgery as well…

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ATIVESITE | Highest Success Rates for Pediatric Heart Surgery in New York

At Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, we perform surgery for even the tiniest of hearts, and we achieve the highest success rates in New York. In addition, our skilled…

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Cardiologist

ATIVESITE | Police Detective Reunites with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Cardiac Team Who Saved His Life

Houston Police Detective James McFarland recently visited Newark Beth Israel Medical Center for a long-awaited reunion with the first responders and Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Persida Drotar, who performed the emergency…

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ATIVESITE | Long Island’s best heart program gave Susan more heartbeats

Susan flew 1,000 miles from Florida to be treated by New York’s most experienced cardiac team at North Shore University Hospital. Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care…

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ATIVESITE | Nation’s Highest Rating for Heart Surgery

At NYU Langone, we built a team of the best heart surgeons, pioneers of the most modern techniques. We find the approach that’s best for you, providing the highest standard…

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Cardiologist

Heart Surgeries Connect North Dakota Couple Married 60+ Years | Sanford Health News

Vernon and Claudia Krebs of Bismarck, North Dakota, love to fish. “Those were caught on Hazelton,” said Vern showing off the mounted fish on their living room wall. “There’s my…

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