Internal Mammary Artery For the heart surgeon, the internal mammary artery is proven to be a very useful tool and an excellent choice in reconstructing the blood supply to the heart muscle in a coronary artery bypass surgery.
2 min 30 sec
Endoscopic Vein Harvest Endoscopic Vein Harvesting has seen the most significant impact over any other technological advancement in cardiac surgery in the past two decades. This procedure is performed to minimize large leg incisions resulting in post-op pain and swelling.
3 min 44 sec
Sternotomy Incision - Surgical The sternotomy incision is by far the most common incision for all types of heart operations including valve repair or replacement and coronary artery bypass surgery.
13 min 17 sec
Mitral Valve Repair An explanation of the role that the mitral valve plays in one's body and the causes of possible malfunction. Also includes video footage showing the steps of a typical mitral valve operation.