UAB Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Assistant Professor Panayotis Vardas, M.D., has co-authored the article, "The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2023 clinical practice guidelines for the surgical ...
UAB Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Assistant Professor Panayotis Vardas, M.D., recently discussed on UAB MedCast how surgical practices are adapting to the evolving treatment of atrial ...
Background Mechanical compression from the ascending aorta on the left atrial anterior wall (LAAW) can cause low voltage ...
Learn about surgical options for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), including septal myectomy, septal ablation, and heart ...
St. Helena Hospital’s cardiac surgery team recently performed an experimental heart procedure that was the first of its kind in the U.S. The procedure was part of a clinical trial for the treatment of ...
A new study has shown that a lower threshold for potassium supplementation after cardiac surgery saves patient costs and does not create any further risks of atrial fibrillation or other dysrhythmias.
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is one of the most common forms of irregular heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias). It originates in the atria, the upper chambers of the heart, and causes the heart to beat ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A doctor recently performed the first surgery of its kind in Iowa using new technology to treat atrial fibrillation at MercyOne Genesis. Dr. Mark Shen performed the surgery ...