Many minimally invasive procedures are available to treat problems with your heart. These procedures can fix issues like malfunctioning valves and blockages in your heart’s arteries. Traditional heart ...

Medically reviewed by David Hampton, MD Key Takeaways Balloon angioplasty is used to widen blocked or narrow blood vessels.It ...

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure that provides information on how well the heart is working. To perform this procedure, a healthcare professional inserts flexible tubing into the heart through a ...

(WNDU) - From heart procedures to treating stroke, more than a million cardiac catheterizations are performed each year. The minimally invasive procedure can be a lifesaver, but now, new research is ...

“Time is heart, and time is brain,” said President and Chief Administrative Officer of Cumberland Medical Center Randy Davis. In early February, the Cumberland Medical Center revealed the newly ...

SAN DIEGO–Heart biopsies, which are typically performed via catheterization through the groin or neck, are possible and may cause less discomfort for patients when performed through a vein in the ...

Cardiac ablation can improve symptoms and may extend a person’s life by treating certain heart arrhythmias. The procedure is often effective, but some serious complications can occur. Cardiac ablation ...