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By Mr Shahzad Raja
05.12.19
Cardiothoracic surgery

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.

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By Mr Inderpaul Birdi
14.11.19
Cardiothoracic surgery

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.

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By Mr Inderpaul Birdi
07.11.19
Cardiothoracic surgery

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.

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By Mr Paul Modi
04.11.19
Cardiothoracic surgery

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.

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By Mr Paul Modi
28.10.19
Cardiothoracic surgery

Robot-assisted mitral valve surgery

Thanks to innovative technology patient are not able to undergo robotic-assisted heart surgery, which leaves them in less pain and less chance of infection following their operation. Read more from top cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Paul Modi on how it works.

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By Mr Inderpaul Birdi
12.08.19
Cardiothoracic surgery

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. It's one of the most common heart valve diseases affecting up to 8% of the population. Mr Inderpaul Birdi, a leading cardiothoracic surgeon in London, explains this condition to us and how it can be treated.

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By Ms Emma Beddow
24.07.19
Cardiothoracic surgery

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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By Mr Inderpaul Birdi
22.07.19
Cardiothoracic surgery

The road to better outcomes: keyhole heart surgery

Coronary bypass surgery has traditionally been a major procedure that involves breaking the breastbone to open the chest and reach the heart. However, minimally invasive approaches can now lower the risks and reduce the recovery time of these operations. Mr Inderpaul Birdi is here to explain the minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB).

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By Mr Neil Roberts
22.10.18
Cardiothoracic surgery

Heart health: TAVI vs. AVR – Part 2

When aortic stenosis threatens the heart, two treatment options are TAVI and AVR. In the second part of this article, top cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Neil Roberts lays out the advantages and disadvantages of these procedures and explains when each would be recommended.

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By Mr Neil Roberts
10.10.18
Cardiothoracic surgery

Heart health: TAVI vs. AVR – Part 1

Our hearts are responsible for keeping us alive. However, there are a myriad of problems that can impact our heart health, one of which is aortic stenosis. More common in elderly patients, this condition can be fatal if left untreated. There are two surgical options to treat this problem: TAVI and AVR. In this two-part article, leading cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Neil Roberts explains these procedures and the pros and cons of each. But first, what exactly is aortic stenosis?

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