by DrCiuffo | Apr 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Minimally invasive heart surgery utilizes healthcare professionals in cardiac, surgery, cardiac anesthesiologist, perfusionist, assistants, and nurses in the operating room. Each professional brings their specialized and unique expertise which is important to ensure... by DrCiuffo | Feb 1, 2021 | Blog, Heart Surgery
One of the scariest experiences a person can go through is being told that they have a serious heart issue that needs to be addressed with surgery. The risks for elderly heart surgery can be great, and not long ago, there wasn’t a wide variety of options available... by DrCiuffo | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Heart Health, heart healthy foods, Heart Surgery, Recovery
Heart surgery is one of the most critical types of operations that can be done on the human body, and it is usually only pursued if other, less aggressive treatments have been exhausted. To provide the optimum conditions for a successful procedure, preoperative and... by DrCiuffo | Apr 13, 2020 | Blog
What is pulse deficit you may ask. A pulse deficit is a condition that affects the relationship between the pulse and heart. It can be very dangerous if not treated properly, so understanding what a pulse deficit is important. This is especially true if heart... by DrCiuffo | Mar 6, 2020 | Blog
How to Check Your Own Vitals The symptoms of heart problems can be subtle, which is why it’s so important to know how to check your own vitals. Knowing what’s average for your body gives you the knowledge you need in case of an emergency. For example, if your...