The only sign she had was a little trouble breathing and a weird heart rate. Debra McCammon said her watch kept her informed.

Greater inclusion of women in surgical trials and reporting of sex-based treatment effects are warranted, they say.

Dr Naveed added that until 15 years ago, the only option for such patients was to undergo an open heart surgery. “The procedure involved cutting open the chest, removing the old degenerated or ...

Patients who are candidates for robotic heart surgery are typically those who are at high risk for traditional open-heart surgery. This can include patients who are older, have other medical ...