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A Double-Edged Sword: Inflammation and Your Health
Discoveries / February 12, 2021
Myths and Facts: Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease is usually diagnosed in babies—and often requires time-sensitive surgery. But did you know that even after a childhood procedure to correct the heart's structure, most patients will need specialized treatment as ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 18, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Alan Kwan
Meet Dr. Alan Kwan, cardiac imaging expert, storyteller and Brazilian Jiu jitsu brown belt.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 04, 2021
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai are Looking at the Possible Migraine and Heart ...
The link between migraines and heart disease has long been recognized, but finding the mechanism behind the connection is a bit of a headache.
Discoveries / Sep 27, 2021
Nurse Shares Congenital Heart Journey
Jacqueline Avalon was born with a congenital heart condition known as ventricular septal defect, a condition where there is a hole in the wall that separates the two ventricles of the heart.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 24, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Surgical Technologist William Shion
Meet William Shion, surgical technologist at Cedars-Sinai. We talked to William about what it's like to be in the operating room during cardiac surgery, his journey to Cedars-Sinai and what it takes to become a surgical tech.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 20, 2021
Testimony: Why I'm so Glad I Had Valve Surgery at Cedars-Sinai
Dr. Danny Ramzy uses minimally invasive techniques for heart surgery whenever possible and has an exceptional record. Cedars-Sinai patient, Whitney Kell explains why Dr. Danny Ramzy was the best surgeon for her heart condition.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Sep 01, 2021
Your Head and Your Heart: Understanding the Connection
Research around the link between cognitive health and heart health is growing, with recommendations increasingly mirroring each other. A better understanding could create more targeted care and ultimately reduce dementia risk.
Discoveries / Aug 02, 2021
Heart Surgeon Serves Up Healthy Italian Food Tips
Dr. Trento grew up in Italy, and the love of his life, Robin, spent much of the first year of their marriage learning about one of his other great loves: his mother's cooking. Versions of those recipes—now with Robin's own flair—still ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 22, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Peng-Sheng Chen
Meet Dr. Peng-Sheng Chen, a cardiologist at Cedars-Sinai! Dr. Chen, the Burns and Allen Chair in Cardiology Research, talks about his journey from Taiwan to Cedars-Sinai and his career in electrophysiology.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 20, 2021
Navy Veteran Gets Lifesaving Heart Surgery
Navy veteran Eric Axel Jensen underwent a lifesaving heart surgery by Dr. Fardad Esmailian, who had successfully replaced his aortic valve with a bovine (cow) valve and repaired his mitral valve.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 09, 2021
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Aortic Valve Repair
Cedars-Sinai cardiac surgeon Dr. Pedro Catarino explains the treatment options for aortic valve repair and who is a good candidate for minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 15, 2021
Treatment Options for Heart Valve Disease
Cedars-Sinai cardiologist Dr. Joanna Chikwe explains the options for treating heart valve disease, specifically replacing or repairing the mitral heart valve.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jun 11, 2021
Faces of Cedars-Sinai: Dr. Raj Makkar
Meet Dr. Raj Makkar, associate director of Interventional Technologies at the Smidt Heart Institute! Learn about his journey here from India, his favorite parts of his job and what he likes to do outside of the hospital.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / May 25, 2021
The Cedars-Sinai Specialist Aortic Service and Acute Aortic Dissection
The best aortic dissection treatment results are achieved in centers that provide a dedicated service, like Cedars-Sinai. An experienced team is vital to the success of the necessary lifesaving procedure.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 15, 2021
Setting the Standard in Mitral Valve Repair
Cedars-Sinai received the top rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for mitral surgery again this year and is supporting new initiatives to help patients and their physicians find expert mitral repair centers and surgeons locally.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 15, 2021
Important Changes Published in the new 2020 ACC/AHA Valvular Heart Disease ...
New guidelines published in the 2020 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Management of Patients With Valvular Heart Disease impact treatment of chronic, severe functional mitral regurgitation and anticoagulation in valvular heart disease.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Mar 15, 2021