by DrCiuffo | Oct 16, 2018 | Blog, Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is a condition which causes your heart rate to be irregular or too fast. Treatments for AFib need not be invasive. In fact, Dr. Ciuffo offers several options that avoid the traditional approach of open-heart surgery to treat your atrial... by DrCiuffo | Oct 9, 2018 | Heart Surgery, Blog, Minimally Invasive
Can a Minithoracotomy Be a Minimally Invasive Procedure? A traditional thoracotomy is a procedure that allows a surgeon to access the chest cavity. When performing a minithoracotomy as a minimally invasive procedure, Dr. Ciuffo is able to reduce risk and recovery... by DrCiuffo | Sep 18, 2018 | Blog, Thoracic Disease
General Thoracic Diseases General thoracic diseases are those that affect the lungs, esophagus, or chest. Specialists in thoracic disease treat these diseases. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons defines the list of diseases and regulates surgeons that specialize in this... by DrCiuffo | Sep 11, 2018 | Advanced Heart Surgery, Blog, Heart Surgery, Inoperable Heart Surgery Patients
Inoperable Diagnosis? Get a Second Opinion Many patients come to us for a second opinion after receiving an inoperable diagnosis. Inoperable heart surgery may be made possible by new and advanced techniques. Don’t hesitate to seek a second opinion. Dr. Ciuffo may be... by DrCiuffo | Sep 4, 2018 | Blog
Bloodless Options for Jehovah’s Witnesses Bloodless options make Jehovah’s Witness heart surgery possible. Dr. Ciuffo’s minimally invasive techniques aren’t just safer, they respect your religious views. Heart issues requiring surgery can sound like a death...
