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 | 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 | Jan 7, 2015 | Blog, Minimally Invasive, Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgeons
When people face a diagnosis of severe aortic valve disease, it can be very stressful, emotional, and confusing. It’s easy to lose sight of choosing the best option. Dr. Ciuffo wants to share a quick guide to prospective patients to learn how to ask the right... 
by DrCiuffo | Oct 21, 2014 | Articles, Heart Surgery, Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement Following Barbara Walters’ surgery to treat her aortic valve stenosis, Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement surgery became a more popular term. Her issue was caused by a very common and frequently mistreated heart...
