by DrCiuffo | Jul 31, 2015 | Aortic Valve Stenosis, Blog, Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
Many aortic valve stenosis patients come to me with the false assumption that transcatheter heart valve treatments are preferable to minimally invasive surgical aortic valve replacements. We want to set the record straight that the very best option for most patients... by DrCiuffo | Jul 7, 2015 | Aortic Valve Stenosis, Blog
Aortic Valve Stenosis Aortic Valve Stenosis is a serious condition that causes the aortic valve to become too tight and barely open. The heart is forced to work very hard to push fresh blood through the narrow opening. At onset of this disease, the heart can... by DrCiuffo | Feb 6, 2015 | Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Blog
If a patient is diagnosed with moderate-to-severe aortic valve stenosis, no matter how elderly or frail, the patient must undergo replacement surgery to avoid death in a matter of months. Aortic valve stenosis is a deadly disease that requires immediate attention. ...
