Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

About the Author

The content and format of this website has been entirely prepared, maintained and often revised by Dr. Giovanni B. Ciuffo. All surgical images and clinical scenarios are derived from Dr. Ciuffo’s own practice. Quotes from other authors are identified and credited with mention of the related bibliography. Dr. Giovanni B. Ciuffo is a practising Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He holds certifications by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Mission Statement

This website content and format has been designed to inform and educate our visitors about surgical and medical aspects of cardiovascular disease. Diagnostic and treatment options are presented with a focus on minimally invasive and bloodless heart surgery techniques. All information is presented along with relevant surgical and medical bibliography on the various topics.

Terms of Use

The Minimally Invasive and Bloodless Heart Surgery website does not provide specific medical advice. The site provides users with information to better understand their health and their diagnosed disorders. We urge you to visit a qualified doctor for diagnosis and for specific medical advice. All views and opinions expressed in this website are from the author Giovanni B. Ciuffo, MD and not from any academic or clinical institution where Dr. Ciuffo is currently employed.
The information provided in this website is as is, without warranty as to completeness or accuracy, errors or omissions. Website users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Minimally Invasive and Bloodless Heart Surgery website from any legal claims related to the use of information contained on this website.
Although the Minimally Invasive and Bloodless Heart Surgery website has made every effort to provide links that have as little commercial sponsorship as possible, some of the links provided may connect the user to for-profit organizations or to those that link to sites of commercial entities. The Minimally Invasive and Bloodless Heart Surgery website does not take any responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of these sites or for any characteristics of their sponsor(s). The Minimally Invasive and Bloodless Heart Surgery website does not endorse any specific commercial products or devices contained within the site itself or within links to other organizations or commercial entities.

Privacy Policy

The Minimally Invasive and Bloodless Heart Surgery website respects the confidentiality of data relating to individual visitors to the site, including their identity. Individual visitor information is not collected, shared, or distributed. Please note that aggregate data may be collected and analyzed strictly for the purposes of identifying statistical information concerning site traffic, visitor demographics, and pages of greatest interest. This site respects the legal requirements, including those concerning medical and personal information privacy, that apply in its present location in Ohio State, USA.

Source of Funding

There is no advertising in this website. The Minimally Invasive and Bloodless Heart Surgery website is not supported by advertising or commercial sponsorship, nor does it partner or have special relationships with any advertising companies. All expenses to run this website are covered by Dr. Giovanni B. Ciuffo

Contact Information

You may contact Dr. Giovanni B. Ciuffo with any questions or comments concerning this website.