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How Shortness of Breath, Fatigue, and Chest Pain Can Point to Valve Disease

How Shortness of Breath, Fatigue, and Chest Pain Can Point to Valve Disease

by targetmarket | Dec 15, 2025 | Blog, Valve Disease

Heart valve disease is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it is often overlooked until symptoms become pronounced. The heart has four valves, mitral, aortic, tricuspid, and pulmonary, that regulate blood flow in one direction. When these valves...
Understanding Surgical Risk Scores and What They Mean for Your Heart Surgery Options

Understanding Surgical Risk Scores and What They Mean for Your Heart Surgery Options

by targetmarket | Dec 8, 2025 | Blog, Heart Surgery

Heart surgery can be life-saving, but it is also a significant decision that comes with risks. For patients and their families, understanding these risks is crucial when weighing surgical options. One tool that cardiac specialists use to evaluate these risks is a...
Mitral Valve Repair vs. Replacement: What’s the Difference?

Mitral Valve Repair vs. Replacement: What’s the Difference?

by targetmarket | Nov 24, 2025 | Blog, Heart Surgery

The mitral valve is one of the four essential valves that keep blood flowing in the right direction through your heart. Positioned between the heart’s upper left chamber (left atrium) and the lower left chamber (left ventricle), this delicate structure acts like...
Heart Health at the Holiday Table: Making Smarter Choices Without Missing Out

Heart Health at the Holiday Table: Making Smarter Choices Without Missing Out

by targetmarket | Nov 14, 2025 | Blog, Heart Health

The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing laughter, and enjoying delicious food. From roasted meats to creamy casseroles and decadent desserts, the table is often full of tempting dishes that make it hard to say no. But for those watching...
Why the Future of Heart Surgery Looks Less Like Surgery

Why the Future of Heart Surgery Looks Less Like Surgery

by targetmarket | Oct 30, 2025 | Blog, Bloodless Heart Surgery, Surgery Comparisons

Heart surgery has long carried a reputation for being one of the most intense, high-risk operations in medicine. Images of long chest incisions, weeks in the hospital, and painful recovery often come to mind when people hear the words “open-heart surgery.” While those...
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