Philadelphia, February 20, 2025 – Endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) is a valuable method for diagnosing a range of cardiac conditions, but there is a risk of complication due to its invasive nature.

"It's been a setback," the 36-year-old musician said Max George/Instagram Max George of The Wanted revealed that he underwent a second heart surgery after complications with his pacemaker. On Feb. 16, ...

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute cardiology team perform surgery on a patient with heart valve disease, using a newly, FDA-approved clip device. The device gives patients diagnosed with ...

Doctors perform a number of different outpatient heart procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, pacemaker implantation, and others. If you have a heart condition, your doctor might recommend an ...

The diagnosis of cardiac ATTR amyloidosis is frequently missed or delayed due to the transitional requirement that a tissue sample (biopsy) is required to confirm the diagnosis. A nuclear medicine ...

Bypass surgery is a type of open-heart surgery. Surgeons may use several different types of bypass surgeries to repair or replace the heart. Open-heart surgery is an operation where surgeons repair or ...

Although open-heart surgery can be life saving, it may lead to long-term side effects such as chronic pain, memory difficulties, and emotional or psychological challenges. Open-heart surgery is one of ...

Air embolism represents a rare but critical complication associated with percutaneous lung biopsy procedures. During these procedures, air may inadvertently enter the vascular system, potentially ...