An internationally accepted exercise test often used to determine whether patients with a common cardiac disorder should undergo open heart surgery is highly inaccurate, according to a recent study ...

Cardiac rehabilitation is more than post-surgery exercise. A structured, medically supervised programme can reduce repeat heart attacks, improve mental health and help patients regain strength safely, ...

Her brother’s heart surgery at 4 years old sparked an early interest in cardiology for Linda Park, PhD, NP. But it was the disappointment years later as a cardiac nurse practitioner watching patients ...

LISBON, Portugal—Patients who undergo a cardiac prehabilitation prior to elective surgery or procedures via a smartphone app have a lower incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) ...

Open heart surgery requires cutting open your chest to access and repair your heart. This is an extensive surgery that may last as long as 3-5 hours. Recovery from open heart surgery may take 4-6 ...