bulletIntroduction to Cardiac Surgery - a brief slide based lecture on what heart surgery is, what typical operations (coronary artery bypass, aortic/mitral valve repair/replacement, atrial fibrillation surgery) entail, and what to expect.
bulletAbout Atrial Fibrillation-an explanation of what atrial fibrillation is and what are its effects on your body.
bulletAtrial Fibrillation - "MAZE" Procedure - A special interest of Dr. Tang's, he has received certification by Dr. Cox, the inventor of the procedure. This cures atrial fibrillation and restores a regular rhythm, allowing discontinuation of many medications, including Coumadin.
bulletCoronary Artery Bypass (CABG)-The most common heart surgery performed, about half a million cases per year in the U.S.

 

bulletaortic valve replacement - This is a discussion aortic valve replacement, the most common valve surgery, by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
bulletmitral valve replacement - This is a discussion of mitral valve replacement, again by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
bulletmitral valve repair - This is a discussion of mitral valve repairs.
bulletLaser Transmyocardial Revascularization - This describes what TMR is and who may benefit from it
bulletThoracic aneurysm - important information for patients
bulletAbout Dr. Tang

 

 

 

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