Not every patient with aortic stenosis is best served by the least invasive approach. For this 68-year-old patient, severe aortic stenosis and critical coronary artery disease made surgical valve replacement and CABG the right choice.
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After years of leadership in healthcare quality and patient safety, Dr. Raymond Singer discusses two principles that can help prevent serious safety failures: ownership and communication.
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After suffering a stroke with no clear source, Tayshia Hatcher was found to have a small tumor on her aortic valve. Surgeons removed the benign tumor, preserved her valve, and helped identify what was likely the source of her stroke. Six weeks after surgery, Tayshia reported no pain and no lasting effects from her stroke.
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At 82 years old, Rachel Leister underwent triple valve open heart surgery after severe aortic and mitral valve stenosis caused significant shortness of breath. Six weeks later, she is pain-free, feeling great, and ready to get back to walking outdoors.
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After experiencing a stroke caused by tiny growths on her aortic valve, Tayshia underwent open heart surgery to prevent another stroke. Just eight hours later, she shares her experience, describing minimal pain, a successful valve repair, and renewed peace of mind.
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Many people fear that heart surgery means a large incision, severe pain, and a lengthy recovery. Dr. Raymond Singer explains how advances in surgical technique and pain management have made modern sternotomy safer, less painful, and faster to recover from than ever before.
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When Michael learned his coronary calcium score was 775, he knew something wasn’t right. Although initial stress tests appeared normal, advanced cardiac imaging eventually uncovered severe coronary artery disease with critical blockages. Just 11 days after cardiac catheterization, he underwent successful double bypass surgery and was back home within days, experiencing minimal pain and a remarkable recovery.
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Chest pain is never something to ignore. This patient, at 76 years old, experienced chest...
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𝗔𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. —With permission...
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One of the most common concerns patients have before surgery is simple: “How much pain will I be...
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With permission from the patient to post, a powerful reminder that heart disease doesn’t always...
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With permission from the patient to post, this 55-year-old nurse from Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania,...
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Dr. Singer has been in practice since 1992 and has, to date, performed over 8,456 surgeries. His practice interests include complex valve, coronary and aneurysm surgery, as well as prevention and treatment of lung cancer.
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