Heart is deliberately stopped during surgery? Cardiothoracic surgeon shares three surprising facts

Heart surgery may seem daunting, but even experienced surgeons remain amazed by the body's resilience. Cardiothoracic surgeon ...
Kaleido Scope

UAB CVI, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery awarded prestigious three-star quality rating across all six categories

The UAB Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) and Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery have earned the highest caliber of quality accreditation from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for procedural ...
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Still and Cardiothoracic Surgery faculty publish findings on outcomes for high-risk patients following TAVR explantations

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has revolutionized the treatment of aortic valve stenosis. With proven safety and efficacy, TAVR has become a standard therapeutic alternative to surgical ...
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MemorialCare adds 2 cardiothoracic surgeons

MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Saddleback Medical Center has added Asad Shah, MD, and Timothy Lee, MD. Dr. Shah is a cardiothoracic surgeon with clinical interests in thoracic aortic ...