by DrCiuffo | Apr 10, 2015 | Blog
The heart-lung machine is a surgical device used during heart surgery to take over the functions of the heart and lungs. Sometimes referred to as a “pump,” the machine performs the duties of both the heart, pushing blood through the body, and lungs,... by DrCiuffo | Apr 3, 2015 | Atrial Septal Defect Repairs, Blog, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Sometimes, in close groups of friends and small town media outlets we hear about babies and young children with a hole in their heart. This is known as an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). What you may not realize is this is more common than you think. Every six out of... by DrCiuffo | Mar 27, 2015 | Blog, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, Recovery
One of the big questions when it comes to researching and preparing for heart surgery is “how will I recover?” Dr. Ciuffo knows that these concerns are stressful, overwhelming, and scary. One of the major benefits of minimally invasive heart surgery over... by DrCiuffo | Mar 23, 2015 | Benefits of Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, Blog
A recent study published in The Lancet has confirmed the benefits of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement for elderly patients. Dr. Ciuffo has stated many years that patients who undergo minimally invasive cardiac procedures can expect a quicker recovery time... by DrCiuffo | Mar 6, 2015 | Biological or Mechanical Heart Valve, Blog, Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
If you or a loved one is researching heart valve replacement there are a few different things you need to know about your valve options. Heart surgeons use two types, biological and mechanical valves. There are pros and cons to both mechanical and biological heart...
