In Her Own Words: Congenital Heart Expert Dr. Ruchira Garg
Meet Dr. Ruchira Garg, director of Congenital Noninvasive Cardiology and associate director of the Guerin Family Congenital Heart Program at the Smidt Heart Institute, shared her thoughts about the challenges of caring for patients still...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 16, 2021
Best Gift Ever: Patient Gets New Heart and Kidney
On December 25, 2020, advertising executive Shana Pereira finally got the Christmas gift she had been waiting for: a new heart and kidney. Despite a lot of bad news leading up to that day, Shana never let her attitude falter.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Dec 06, 2021
Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: The New Standard
The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai is leading the way in robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery for various pathologies of the heart and aorta, resulting in less pain and quicker recovery times when compared to standard ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 19, 2021
Cardiac Rhythm Disorders & Advanced Therapeutic Program for Ventricular ...
Ashkan Ehdaie, MD, describes how catheter ablation is used to control ventricular tachycardia while providing information on other approaches to address VT, including the complex CAVT procedure.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 19, 2021
First-in-human experience of transcatheter mitral valve therapy
Raj Makkar, MD, interventional cardiologist at Cedars-Sinai, used Eos device to treat clinically significant, symptomatic mitral valve disease with transcatheter mitral valve replacement in patients who are unsuitable for conventional ...
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Nov 18, 2021
New Aspirin Recommendations: What to Know
Confused by recent news about aspirin and heart health? We asked Dr. C. Noel Bairey Merz and cardiologist Dr. Raj Khandwalla, about aspirin and your heart health.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Oct 26, 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
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
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
New Research on Sudden Cardiac Arrest Shows Racial Gap
Study by researchers at the Smidt Heart Institute finds that African-Americans experience sudden cardiac arrest at twice the rate of Caucasians.
Cedars-Sinai Blog / Jul 21, 2021