Mr Gianluca Lucchese
04.11.21
Chirurgia toracica
Cardiac surgery procedures will naturally be complex to the average person, and may seem intimidating. However, to the trained surgeon, the procedures are like second-nature and a regular activity. Heart valve repair is a life-saving procedure which consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Gianluca Lucchese has put into simple terms for the layman to understand.
Professor Aung Ye Oo
28.06.21
Chirurgia toracica
Minimal access (keyhole) aortic root surgery: advantages, preparation and recovery
Minimal aortic surgery involves making small incisions in the skin of the sternum to reach the aortic root, which is the section of the aorta that is attached to the heart. The aorta is a large blood vessel that transports blood from your heart to your body. Professor Aung Ye Oo is here to tell us more about this procedure.
Mr Paul Modi
27.05.20
Chirurgia toracica
future of robots in heart surgery
As technology develops, so do surgical techniques. Robots in heart surgery provide promising improvements to patients' procedures. Robotic surgery is one of Mr Paul Modi's specialities and he explains the exciting future of these medical advancements and the benefits they provide to patients.
Mr Shahzad Raja
05.12.19
Chirurgia toracica
Why would I need coronary artery bypass surgery?
Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) is a surgical procedure used to treat blockages in the coronary arteries. The operation improves blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart and it bypasses or diverts blood around the narrowed parts of the major arteries. Cardiac surgeon Mr Shahzad Raja explains more about coronary artery surgery and answers commonly asked questions about the procedure.
Mr Inderpaul Birdi
14.11.19
Chirurgia toracica
TAVI: heart surgery for aortic valve replacement
TAVI is an alternative procedure for those who are not well enough for traditional open-heart surgery that is used to treat aortic valve replacement. Read more from one of our top cardiothoracic surgeons Mr Inderpaul Birdi on the procedure and its success rate.
Mr Inderpaul Birdi
07.11.19
Chirurgia toracica
Atrial fibrillation: how to reduce stroke risk
If you live with atrial fibrillation, you will understand that if left untreated it can lead to the risk of a stroke. Fortunately, there are treatment options available that can help you to manage your condition. Leading cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Inderpaul Birdi explains more.
Mr Paul Modi
04.11.19
Chirurgia toracica
What does the future of robotic-assisted heart surgery hold?
Medical technology is constantly evolving, including the use of assisted robots for life-changing procedures such as heart surgery. Here, Mr Paul Modi the only robotic mitral valve surgeon in the UK explains what the future of surgery looks like.
Mr Inderpaul Birdi
12.08.19
Chirurgia toracica
Mitral valve regurgitation: What exactly is it?
Mitral regurgitation is when the heart’s mitral valve doesn't close well enough during contractions, causing blood to leak and flow back into the heart. Blood is then incorrectly sent back towards the left atrium, causing various problems. Mr Inderpaul Birdi, a leading cardiothoracic surgeon in London, explains this condition and how it can be treated.
Ms Emma Beddow
24.07.19
Chirurgia toracica
Pneumothorax: what causes a lung to collapse?
Our lungs are essential – they provide us with the oxygen we need to live. But what can cause these organs to collapse? Expert cardiothoracic surgeon Ms Emma Beddow is here to explain pneumothorax – a condition that leads to a completely or partially collapsed lung.
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