Medical articles of Cardiothoracic Surgery

A pneumothorax, commonly known as a collapsed lung, occurs when air enters the space between the lungs and the chest wall. This can cause the lung to partially or fully collapse, leading to symptoms l...

For some, larger breasts cause physical discomfort, emotional stress, or limit daily activities. Breast reduction surgery can help address these issues. In this article, a consultant oncoplastic and c...

Lung surgery can sound daunting, but advances in surgical technology mean that many procedures are now far less invasive than in the past. We find out more in this article.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK, with approximately one in seven women developing the disease during their lifetime. However, when detected early, breast cancer is highly tr...

Anticoagulation therapy plays a critical role in the management of patients undergoing heart surgery.

Coronary bypass surgery, also known as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), is a common and effective treatment for severe coronary heart disease. It is performed to improve blood flow to the heart...

Here to explain how breathing aids can help in the prevention of snoring and contribute to better sleep is esteemed ENT specialist, Mr Ali Qureishi.

In this article, distinguished respiratory consultant, Dr Shashank Sharma, provides us with an all-we-need-to-know guide about breathlessness.

Heart valve surgery is a life-saving intervention for many patients with advanced heart valve disease. Whether due to stenosis (narrowing) or regurgitation (leakage), a severely malfunctioning valve o...

Leading consultant thoracic surgeon Dr Ahmed Habib provides an expert look at central tendon fixation, a procedure done to treat diaphragm paralysis and eventration - and potentially leads to reduced ...