Posts Tagged ‘procedure’


    The Risks of the Maze Procedure

    By on Monday, March 8th, 2010 | 2 Comments

    A lot of people misunderstand the causes and potential side effects of atrial fibrillation (commonly known as Afib). Even among those who have coped with the disorder for years, there is a mistaken belief that the condition is harmless. In reality, it is not. It can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other consequences. To [...]

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    Mitral Valve Heart Problems

    By on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 | 2 Comments

    Blood returns to your heart from every part of your body. It flows into the organ’s right side through the vena cavae. It leaves the right side and moves to your lungs, where it is replenished with oxygen. Newly enriched with oxygen, blood flows into your heart’s left side before leaving the organ in order [...]

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