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 find expert heart surgeons for a second opinion of their diagnosis or other options to surgery. If this is you, then you’ve come to the right place. Heart Surgeon Dr. Ciuffo Dr. Ciuffo practices and performs the full range of the most advanced minimally invasive and bloodless options and procedures in modern heart surgery, with patients traveling across the globe for his expertise. His expertise is the result of a career dedicated to the development and improvement of these techniques. Dr. Ciuffo is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is also a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. His current academic and clinical activity is entirely devoted to the surgical therapy of coronary, valvular and thoracic aortic disease with the most advanced blood sparing, minimally invasive and beating heart surgery techniques. Get A Second Opinion On Your Heart Condition If you or a loved one are researching the benefits of minimally invasive heart surgery or in need of a second opinion after an “inoperable” diagnosis, Dr. Ciuffo can help. Call now at (330) 363-1341 or fill out our online contact form.... 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 questions and find the right heart surgeon to fit your needs. Aortic Valve Conditions The most common aortic valve conditions Dr. Ciuffo treats are Aortic Stenosis (aortic valve is calcified and cannot open properly) and Aortic Insufficiency/Regurgitation (aortic valve is stretched and cannot close properly). If a diagnosis of one of these given, heart surgery will be needed. To learn more about your options, and specifically minimally invasive aortic valve replacement or repair — read the following questions. Questions To Ask A Potential Surgeon Am I a candidate for minimally invasive aortic valve surgery? And if not, why not? Do you perform this type of surgery? How many of these operations have you performed and with what outcomes? What type of valve or repair do you suggest and why? Could I talk to any of your previous minimally invasive valve surgery patients? An experienced minimally invasive heart surgeon would have no difficulty finding patients willing to share their experience with you. Schedule A Consultation With Dr. Ciuffo Today! To talk with the best minimally invasive heart surgeon, Dr. Ciuffo, call us today at (330) 363-1341 or contact us online and one of our minimally invasive heart surgery team members will be in touch with you...
