by DrCiuffo | Mar 23, 2015 | Benefits of Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, Blog
A recent study published in The Lancet has confirmed the benefits of minimally invasive aortic valve replacement for elderly patients. Dr. Ciuffo has stated many years that patients who undergo minimally invasive cardiac procedures can expect a quicker recovery time... by DrCiuffo | Mar 6, 2015 | Biological or Mechanical Heart Valve, Blog, Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
If you or a loved one is researching heart valve replacement there are a few different things you need to know about your valve options. Heart surgeons use two types, biological and mechanical valves. There are pros and cons to both mechanical and biological heart... by DrCiuffo | Feb 27, 2015 | Blog, Heart Surgery, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
There are many types of minimally invasive heart surgeries. Dr. Ciuffo performs a wide range of procedures to meet the needs of most cardiovascular patients. Dr. Ciuffo works with you or your loved ones to help decide what procedure is best for you, your health, and... by DrCiuffo | Feb 13, 2015 | Blog, Mercy Medical Center
Dr. Giovanni Ciuffo is proud to announce he has accepted a new position as the Director of the Minimally Invasive and Bloodless Heart Surgery Program at Mercy Medical Center. “Mercy Bloodless Surgery offers an advanced way of providing medical care that uses... 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. ... by DrCiuffo | Feb 2, 2015 | Benefits of Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, Blog, Heart Surgery, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
As we’ve continued to describe throughout our site and on our blogs, there are many benefits to getting minimally invasive heart surgery over traditional heart surgery. The main points are with minimally invasive heart surgery, you will have a shorter recovery...
