Links and articles related to cardiac surgery
Links and articles related to cardiac surgery
"Routine" Bypass is Safer in High-Volume Hospitals
Coronary artery bypass safer in high-volume hospitals
Coronary artery bypass safer in high-volume hospitals
Pump Head - cognitive deficits after bypass surgery
A recent study suggests that mental deterioration after heart surgery is both more common and more persistent than previously realized.
A recent study suggests that mental deterioration after heart surgery is both more common and more persistent than previously realized.
Bypass surgery - a review
A summary of important information by the Texas Heart Institute
A summary of important information by the Texas Heart Institute
Robotic Heart Surgery - a status report
The latest on robotic heart surgery.
The latest on robotic heart surgery.
Post-operative depression
Post-open heart (and post heart attack) depression is prevalent, and dangerous if untreated. Unfortunately, it is likely to be confused with "pump head," and missed.
Post-open heart (and post heart attack) depression is prevalent, and dangerous if untreated. Unfortunately, it is likely to be confused with "pump head," and missed.
Bypass surgery
An overview of bypass surgery - site contains several pictures and graphs.
An overview of bypass surgery - site contains several pictures and graphs.
New surgical techniques - what the surgeons are reading
From CTSNet. Brief "how-to's" for many of the newer techniques in adult cardiac surgery. Includes excellent graphics.
From CTSNet. Brief "how-to's" for many of the newer techniques in adult cardiac surgery. Includes excellent graphics.
Is your hospital CABG-safe?
How state regulations help determine the death rate after bypass surgery
How state regulations help determine the death rate after bypass surgery
After bypass surgery - a pamphlet for patients
A patient pamphlet from Johns Hopkins University
A patient pamphlet from Johns Hopkins University
MIDCAB surgery
A more detailed discussion of the status of minimally invasive bypass surgery.
A more detailed discussion of the status of minimally invasive bypass surgery.
Heart Surgery Forum
An attractive site giving overviews of several types of cardiac surgery
An attractive site giving overviews of several types of cardiac surgery
Bypass vs. angioplasty in patients with diabetes
New data suggests diabetics do better with surgery.
New data suggests diabetics do better with surgery.
NOVA - Cut to the heart
This is the companion site to the NOVA television program on the Battista procedure, the controversial heart operation aimed at improving heart failure.
This is the companion site to the NOVA television program on the Battista procedure, the controversial heart operation aimed at improving heart failure.
Pre-op Guide
A free, on-line book written by a surgeon telling patients headed for surgery what they need to know.
A free, on-line book written by a surgeon telling patients headed for surgery what they need to know.
Second bypass operations
A discussion of the implications of having a second bypass operation
A discussion of the implications of having a second bypass operation
The AbioCor Artificial Heart
The newest artificial heart is truly a marvel, but are expectations being raised too high?
The newest artificial heart is truly a marvel, but are expectations being raised too high?
Laser revascularization
A very good review of "shooting holes in the heart" with laser.
A very good review of "shooting holes in the heart" with laser.
Heart surgery
Everything you might want to know, from the Yale Medical School Heart Book, a book aimed at a general audience. Very comprehensive. An excellent resource. Requires Adobe Acrobat. Note: this is a BIG article.
Everything you might want to know, from the Yale Medical School Heart Book, a book aimed at a general audience. Very comprehensive. An excellent resource. Requires Adobe Acrobat. Note: this is a BIG article.
Laser heart surgery - dead on the vine?
A review by your Guide of new data questioning effectiveness of laser revascularization procedures
A review by your Guide of new data questioning effectiveness of laser revascularization procedures
CTSnet - Website for cardiac surgeons
This site has resources mainly aimed at surgeons, but consumers will also find much of interest here.
This site has resources mainly aimed at surgeons, but consumers will also find much of interest here.
Robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery
From NYU, several "movies" demonstrating use of an investigational robotic assistant for minimally invasive heart surgery
From NYU, several "movies" demonstrating use of an investigational robotic assistant for minimally invasive heart surgery
What to expect after cardiac surgery
An excellent review. Lists common symptoms, and gives advice as to when to become concerned about post-operative problems.
An excellent review. Lists common symptoms, and gives advice as to when to become concerned about post-operative problems.
LVAD - left ventricular assist devices
An excellent introduction to this relatively new cardiac support technology
An excellent introduction to this relatively new cardiac support technology
What are the surgical options for coronary artery disease?
A good review of all the surgical options, including a minimally invasive surgery.
A good review of all the surgical options, including a minimally invasive surgery.
Minimally invasive bypass surgery
A review of minimally invasive bypass surgery by HeartCenter Online
A review of minimally invasive bypass surgery by HeartCenter Online
Recent trends in valvular heart surgery
From NYU, discussions of new trends in heart valve surgery. Aimed at professionals, but will be of interest to affected patients.
From NYU, discussions of new trends in heart valve surgery. Aimed at professionals, but will be of interest to affected patients.
The heart-lung machine
A description of the machine that makes open heart surgery possible
A description of the machine that makes open heart surgery possible
Post-Pump Syndrome
A discussion of this catastrophic lung condition associated with open heart surgery
A discussion of this catastrophic lung condition associated with open heart surgery