by DrCiuffo | May 4, 2015 | Atrial Myxoma Surgery, Blog
What Is An Atrial Myxoma? Atrial myxoma is the most common benign tumor of the heart. While the tumor is benign in that it is not cancerous, it is very dangerous in other ways. The atrial myxoma is a bulky and easily broken apart. If a fragment of the atrial myxoma... by DrCiuffo | Apr 27, 2015 | Blog, Dr. Giovanni B Ciuffo, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgeons
Dr. Giovanni Ciuffo is an expert minimally invasive heart surgeon who treats “inoperable,” high-risk, and special needs cardiac patients every day. Many people who have received concerning diagnoses from their regular cardiologists do online research to... by DrCiuffo | Apr 20, 2015 | Blog, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
We’ve gone over the many benefits of minimally invasive heart surgery, including the small incision/scar, the quick recovery time, and the benefits of bloodless techniques. Along with all of these great benefits, patients can also expect to have a much shorter... 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...
