Cardiovascular Report Fall 2010
THE ASSIST AFTER SURGERY
For people with high-risk hearts, a better way to avoid medication downsides.
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Although not all patients are candidates, Ashish Shah and colleagues are encouraged by the possibilities that are opening up.
For people with high-risk hearts, a better way to avoid medication downsides.
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Although not all patients are candidates, Ashish Shah and colleagues are encouraged by the possibilities that are opening up.
Articles in this Issue
Feature
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For people with high-risk hearts, there's a new way to sustain the muscle in the days following surgery.
Vascular Surgery
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At the Johns Hopkins Vein Center, most cases involve minimally invasive procedures for serious medical conditions.
Cardiac Surgery
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A heart valve repair in your 90s doesn't always have to be out of the question.
Pediatric Cardiology
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How a minimally invasive approach may help some patients postpone the need for open surgery.
Electrophysiology
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Sometimes it can take more than one ablation procedure to stop this life-threatening form of rapid heartbeat.

