Traditional open heart surgery remains the preferred method to repair many heart defects, according to Dr. Scott Burke, Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne.

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A little while ago, cardiologists improved open-heart surgery by using super thin, flexible balloon catheters – or tubes inserted into the body to eliminate blockage in blood vessels and to introduce ...

If Michael Cannon isn’t at the bowling alley, he can be found on the golf course several times a week with a group of lifelong buddies. But the 71-year-old from Harrison Township wouldn’t be there if ...

Patients who have experienced a stroke as a result of blockages of the arteries in the brain have better outcomes with the use of balloon-guided catheter surgery as compared to having a conventional ...

Blood clots can form easily after surgery. That’s why doctors are advised to use medications to prevent them. A new study, however, has found that use of a catheter remains a risk factor for ...

Catheter tips came off three damaged devices during surgery but none of the patients suffered serious injuries or died.