by DrCiuffo | Nov 10, 2016 | Blog
Bloodless heart surgery can be a viable option for those patients deemed “inoperable,” who are old or frail, or who can’t have regular heart surgery due to religious reasons. As opposed to traditional heart surgery, bloodless heart surgery actually has certain... by DrCiuffo | Nov 3, 2016 | Blog
Coronary heart disease causes plaque to build up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart. To fix this problem, doctors perform a coronary bypass operation. This procedure connects a vein or an arterial graft to the aorta and... by DrCiuffo | Oct 14, 2016 | Blog
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a heart condition that causes you to have an irregular or fast heart rate. This increased heart rate can then lead to other complications like stroke or heart failure. Symptoms of AFib can be shortness of breath, heart palpitations,... by DrCiuffo | Sep 29, 2016 | Blog, Uncategorized
There are several reasons why you might choose to have bloodless heart surgery. Be it health, religious, or another type of concern, you or a loved one won’t have to have a blood transfusion during your surgery. Additionally, the surgery is minimally invasive and... by DrCiuffo | Sep 22, 2016 | Blog
Pediatric heart disease occurs in about 1 in 100 children. Heart disease in children can manifest itself in a number of different ways, including arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, cholesterol, congenital heart defects, heart failure, and stroke. Some of these diseases...
