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Por Mr Paul Modi
04.11.19
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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.

Por Mr Paul Modi
28.10.19
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Robot-assisted mitral valve surgery

Por Mr Inderpaul Birdi
12.08.19
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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.

Por Ms Emma Beddow
24.07.19
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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.

Por Mr Inderpaul Birdi
22.07.19
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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).

Por Mr Neil Roberts
22.10.18
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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.

Por Mr Neil Roberts
10.10.18
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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. There are two surgical options to treat this problem: TAVI and AVR. In this two-part series of articles, leading consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, Mr Neil Roberts, explains these procedures and the pros and cons of each. But first, what exactly is aortic stenosis?

Por Professor Olaf Wendler
01.08.18
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Coronary artery disease: bypassing to beat CAD

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is on the rise, and with it the risk of chronic angina, heart failure and heart attacks. Expert heart surgeon Professor Olaf Wendler specialises in treating CAD, and helped to pioneer arterial coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) – a surgical technique to treat this condition.

Por Mr Toufan Bahrami
26.06.18
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What is minimally-invasive aortic valve replacement surgery?

Mr Toufan Bahrami is a renowned cardiothoracic surgery who is a leader in minimally-invasive heart valve surgery. Here he explains one type - minimally-invasive aortic valave replacement surgery.