by targetmarket | Apr 30, 2026 | Blog, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
The Hidden Burden of Heart Surgery Stress April marks Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize how stress affects our health and wellbeing. For heart patients facing surgery, stress isn’t just an emotional concern but a medical one. The anxiety surrounding... 
by targetmarket | Apr 15, 2026 | Blog, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
The Evolution of Heart Surgery Eligibility For decades, traditional open-heart surgery was the only option for patients with serious cardiac conditions. The image of a long chest incision and months of recovery became synonymous with heart repair. But medicine has... 
by targetmarket | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog
Facing heart surgery can feel overwhelming. Even when patients understand the medical need and trust their surgical team, the emotional weight can still be heavy. Worrying about the procedure, recovery, anesthesia, and the future is completely normal. Many patients... 
by targetmarket | Mar 16, 2026 | Blog, Heart Surgery
For decades, open heart surgery was closely linked with blood transfusions. Patients and families often expected that large operations would automatically require donated blood. While transfusions can be life-saving when necessary, they also carry risks and can... 
by targetmarket | Feb 27, 2026 | Blog
Preparing for heart surgery often focuses on medical tests, imaging, and conversations with your care team. While these steps are essential, one important factor is sometimes overlooked: physical readiness. For many patients, gentle and consistent movement before... 
by targetmarket | Feb 13, 2026 | Blog, Hybrid Valve and Coronary Surgery
Heart valve disease affects millions of people and can significantly impact quality of life if left untreated. When repair is not possible, valve replacement becomes necessary. One of the most important decisions patients face is choosing the type of heart valve that...
